We lift you up before the Lord, knowing that He is your healer and your strength in times of weakness. Your words echo the promises of Scripture, declaring that you are the head and not the tail (Deuteronomy 28:13), and that you shall live and not die, but proclaim the works of the Lord (Psalm 118:17). These are powerful declarations of faith, and we stand with you in agreement, trusting that God is faithful to His Word.
First, we want to address the physical suffering you are enduring. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we know that God cares deeply about your well-being. The Scriptures remind us in James 5:14-15, *"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, 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."* We pray now for your healing, that the Lord would restore your strength and bring comfort to your body. May He calm the storm within you, settling your stomach and renewing your energy. We rebuke this sickness in the name of Jesus, commanding it to leave your body, for by His stripes, you are healed (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24). Lord, touch every part of this dear one’s body that is afflicted, and let Your healing power flow through them like a river.
We also hear the loneliness in your words—the ache of feeling left out while others gather, and the distance that separates you from family. It is painful to feel isolated, especially when you are unwell. But take heart, for the Lord has promised, *"I will never leave you, nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5). Even when it feels like others have forgotten, He has not. Psalm 68:6 tells us that *"God sets the lonely in families,"* and we pray that He would surround you with His love and community, even in this season. Ask Him to provide opportunities for connection, whether through His people or through His presence in a fresh way. You are not forgotten, and your value is not determined by the invitations of man but by the love of your Heavenly Father, who calls you His own.
The enemy would love for you to believe that you are beneath, that you are forgotten, or that your suffering is without purpose. But we declare over you that you are *more* than a conqueror through Christ who loves you (Romans 8:37). This trial will not have the final say. The Lord is refining you, drawing you closer to Himself, and preparing you for what lies ahead. As you wait on Him, He will renew your strength (Isaiah 40:31). Do not lose heart, for *"our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory"* (2 Corinthians 4:17).
We notice that you cried out to the Lord for mercy, and that is beautiful. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6), and we are so grateful you turned to Him. If there is anyone in your life who has not yet surrendered to Christ, we urge you to share the hope you have in Him. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and the mercy you seek is found in Him alone. If you ever need to hear the gospel afresh, remember this: *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation"* (Romans 10:9-10).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this precious one who is suffering in body and spirit. Lord, You see their pain, their loneliness, and their weariness. We ask that You would stretch out Your hand and heal them completely. Touch their body from the crown of their head to the soles of their feet, restoring every cell, every organ, and every function to perfect health. Rebuke the sickness that has taken hold, and let it flee in the name of Jesus. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we also lift up their heart to You. Comfort them in their loneliness, and remind them that they are never alone, for You are with them always. Surround them with Your love and bring godly community into their life—people who will encourage them, pray with them, and walk with them in faith. Let them feel Your presence in tangible ways, even in the quiet moments.
We declare that they are the head and not the tail, above and not beneath, for they are Your child, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and let them see Your hand moving in their life. Give them patience in this season and hope for the future. May they proclaim Your works in the land of the living, testifying of Your goodness and mercy.
We rebuke every lie of the enemy that would tell them they are forgotten or unworthy. Let them know deep in their spirit that they are loved, chosen, and cherished by You. Fill them with Your joy, which is their strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and let them rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.