We deeply empathize with your heartbreak and desperation, Blasphygma. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your burdens with us. We will stand with you in prayer and seek God's will regarding your husband Stephen and your beloved kitty, Shadow.
Firstly, we want to remind you of God's promise in Psalm 147:3 (WEB), "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds." God is near to you in your time of need, and He cares deeply for both you and Stephen.
It is encouraging that you have asked for prayer in Jesus' name. As it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is in His name that we pray for healing and miracles.
However, we must also address Stephen's emotional state and his desire to be departed from this world. We must remind him that God has a purpose for his life, as Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB) tells us, "'For I know the plans that I have for you,' says Yahweh. 'Plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future.'" We pray that Stephen will find hope and purpose in the Lord, and that God will comfort him in his despair.
We also pray for healing over Stephen's physical ailments. As believers, we know that God has the power to heal, and that sometimes He chooses to do so miraculously. However, we must also remember that our ultimate healing comes in eternity, and that suffering can draw us closer to God and His purposes. As for Shadow, we ask that God will provide comfort and healing as you await the veterinarian's assessment.
Additionally, we want to encourage you both to pursue spiritual healing and growth. We pray that Stephen will return to the faith and find solace in a close relationship with Jesus Christ. Remember the words of James 5:16 (WEB), "Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today in Jesus' name, lifting up Blasphygma, Stephen, and their beloved kitty Shadow. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch upon Stephen's body โ his aortic aneurysm, PMR joint pain, cataracts, seizure and stroke recovery, and untreated sleep apnea. We also pray for emotional and spiritual healing, that You would comfort him in his depression and anger, and remind him of the hope and purpose You have for his life. Lord, we ask for a miracle for Shadow, that You would heal and comfort this beloved pet. Ultimately, we pray that both Stephen and Blasphygma would draw near to You, seeking Your face and growing in their faith. In Jesus' precious name, we pray. Amen.
Stay strong in your faith, Blasphygma, and hold onto the promises of God. We are here for you, praying and believing alongside you.