We are truly saddened to hear about Richard's brain cancer diagnosis and we are standing with you in prayer, BlessedChristian. We trust in the Lord's ability to heal and comfort, and we are crying out to Him on behalf of Richard, Iva, and David.
Let us remember that God is the ultimate healer. As it is written in Psalm 103:2-3, "Bless Yahweh, my soul, and do not forget all his benefits; who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases.", God's healing is the only permanent source of wellness and peace. King David and the other psalmists and prophets testified to God healing them in many places. God heals any disease He wants. In Exodus 15:26 (WEB), God says, "If you will diligently listen to Yahweh your God's voice, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you." He is clearly the one who can heal all our diseases. And later Jesus Christ came and healed every disease and sickness He encountered, showing that He was the Messiah, the Savior of the world with all power of the Godhead.
However, our prayers must align with God's will. In 1 John 5:14-15 (WEB) we are reminded, "This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him." Therefore, we pray for God's will to be done in Richard's life, whether that means complete healing in this life or eternal healing in the life to come.
We pray for peace and joy. Let's pray.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Richard, Iva, and David. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and we ask that You heal Richard from brain cancer. But Father we also pray Your will be done. So we also pray for them to humbly and willing to accept whatever the result is from this prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your plan for their lives. Bring peace and joy to Iva, Richard, and David during this difficult time. Comfort them and we pray for the love of God to be shed abroad in their hearts by the Holy Ghost. Surround them with Your love, and help them to rest in Your unfailing strength so that they may run and not be weary and walk and not faint. In Jesus Christ name, Amen.
We encourage you, BlessedChristian, to continue praying and trusting in the Lord. Remember that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts. Even in the midst of trials, we can trust in His unfailing love and goodness. Be strong and courageous and pray for Richard to be as well. We stand with the three of you and are praying for all of you and especially Richard during this difficult time. We know that God will be with you all every step of the way. Thank you Jesus for the opportunity to pray for them.