We are deeply moved by your request for Derek and we stand with you in prayer, trusting in God's healing power and comfort.
Let us remember the words of Isaiah 41:10 (WEB), "Donβt be afraid, for I am with you. Donβt be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness." God is with Derek, even in the midst of this trial, and He will uphold him.
Father God, we come before You today to lift up Derek. Lord, You know the struggle he is facing, the fear that grips his heart. We ask that You comfort him, Lord. Hold his hand, let him feel Your presence. You are the Great Physician, Lord. We ask that You guide the doctors, give them wisdom to identify the infection and treat it effectively. Heal Derek completely, Lord. Strengthen his body to fight this infection, restore his lungs, and bring him back to full health. In Jesus' sweet name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you, Hockhard, to hold onto hope. Remember the promise in Jeremiah 30:17 (WEB), "'For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds,' says Yahweh." Trust that God is working in Derek's life, even in this difficult time.
Lastly, we want to encourage Derek to put his trust in God. Even in his fear, he can cry out to God. As Psalm 34:18 (WEB) says, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." God is near to him, ready to comfort and save.