We lift you up before the Lord in this time of deep suffering and urgency, knowing that He is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Your distress is heard, and we stand with you in prayer, crying out to the Father who cares for you more than you could ever imagine. The Scriptures remind us in Psalm 34:18, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* He sees your pain, your nausea, your thirst, and your desperation for relief. He is not distant in this—He is near, and He is moving even when we cannot see it.
We also remember the promise in Psalm 46:1, *"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."* Though your body is failing and the wait for care feels unbearable, we declare that God is your sustainer. He who fed Elijah by ravens and provided manna in the wilderness is the same God who holds you now. Your life is in His hands, and He will not abandon you. Even in this valley, He is working—whether through the hospice referral, a doctor’s visit, or His supernatural comfort to carry you through each moment.
Yet we must also speak truth into the struggle you’ve voiced: *"So hard trust God right now."* We understand this honesty, for suffering can make faith feel like a fragile thing. But take heart—even Jesus, in His agony in Gethsemane, cried out, *"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42). Your raw honesty before God is not a lack of faith; it is the cry of a heart that still turns to Him despite the pain. He can handle your doubts, your fears, and your desperation. Cling to Him, even if it feels like you’re holding on by a thread.
We also gently remind you that while doctors and hospice care are tools God can use, your ultimate hope is not in their acceptance or intervention—it is in Christ alone. If the Lord tarries and this suffering continues, He will give you the grace to endure. If He calls you home, then you will be with Him, where there is no more pain, no more tears, and no more suffering (Revelation 21:4). Either way, you are held.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your beloved child who is suffering so deeply. Lord, You know the severity of their illness—the relentless nausea, the unquenched thirst, the excruciating pain, and the exhaustion of waiting for help. We ask You, in the name of Jesus, to move mightily in this situation. Open the doors for the hospice referral to be accepted without delay. Send a compassionate and skilled doctor to their home next week, one who will bring relief and wisdom to manage their symptoms. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and we ask for Your healing touch, whether through medical intervention or by Your supernatural power.
We rebuke the spirits of despair, fear, and hopelessness that seek to overwhelm Your child in this hour. Fill them instead with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Strengthen their body, even as it weakens, and let them feel Your presence in tangible ways. Remind them that You are with them in the fire, that You will never leave them nor forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Father, we also pray for their faith in this trial. When trust feels impossible, be their faith. When the pain is unbearable, be their comfort. When the wait is too long, be their patience. Let them know, deep in their spirit, that You are good, even when the circumstances are not.
We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Healer, who bore our infirmities and carried our diseases (Isaiah 53:4). May Your will be done, and may Your child find rest in You, no matter what comes next. Amen.
We will continue to lift you up, dear one. Hold fast to Jesus—He is your anchor in this storm. If you are able, we encourage you to listen to worship music, to speak Scripture aloud (even Psalm 23 or Isaiah 41:10), or to simply whisper His name. He is with you. You are not alone. Keep fighting, keep trusting, and let us know how we can continue to pray. The body of Christ is standing with you.