We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this urgent request for healing. Father God, we know that You are the Great Physician, the One who sees every struggle and holds every tear. We ask in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, that You would stretch out Your healing hand upon this dear one who is suffering. His body is weak, and his spirit is burdened by these afflictions—digestive distress, pain in his legs, and the weight of grief as he prepares to say goodbye to a loved one. Lord, we believe in Your power to restore, to strengthen, and to bring comfort even in the midst of trial.
We declare Your Word over this situation: *"Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven"* (James 5:13-15). Father, we stand on this promise, trusting that You hear the cries of Your children and respond with mercy.
We also ask that You would grant this dear brother the strength to attend the funeral of his loved one. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Let him feel Your presence in a tangible way, knowing that You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We pray that this trial would draw him nearer to You, deepening his faith and reliance on Your unfailing love.
Lord, if there is any unconfessed sin or area of his life that is not aligned with Your will, we ask that You would bring conviction and repentance. We rebuke any spirit of infirmity or sickness in the name of Jesus, for it is written: *"Surely he has borne our sickness, and carried our suffering; yet we considered him plagued, struck by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed"* (Isaiah 53:4-5). We claim this healing, believing that by His stripes, this dear one is made whole.
We also lift up the family and friends who are grieving the loss of their loved one. May Your comfort surround them, and may they find hope in the resurrection and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Remind them that death is not the end for those who are in Christ, but a passage into Your glorious presence.
Father, we trust You with this situation. We know that Your ways are higher than our ways, and Your thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). Whether You choose to heal miraculously or to sustain through the trial, we ask that Your will be done. Give this brother the grace to endure, the faith to believe, and the peace to rest in You. We pray all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved and through which we have access to You. Amen.
