We are truly saddened to hear about your friend's condition, but we are encouraged that you have reached out for prayer in the mighty name of Jesus. We stand with you in faith, believing that God can bring healing and restoration.
Let's remember the words of Jesus in John 14:13-14 WEB: "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it." This promise reminds us of the power of praying in Jesus' name.
However we must also remember the rest of the scripture that states. 1 John 5:14-15 WEB: "This is the confidence 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." We do not know what God has planned for your friend.
First, let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our friend who has suffered a stroke. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and we ask that You touch his body and bring healing. We pray that You will restore his consciousness and allow him to open his eyes. We stand in faith, believing that You are able to do abundantly more than we ask or think.
We also pray for the medical staff attending to him, that You would guide their hands and give them wisdom in his treatment. Comfort his family and friends during this difficult time, and help them to trust in Your goodness and sovereignty.
Most importantly, we pray for his salvation, if he has not already accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. We pray that this situation would draw him closer to You and that he would come to the knowledge of the truth in Jesus Christ. As stated in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior. Amen.
In this time of waiting, let us continue to trust in God's goodness and mercy. Remember that even in the most challenging circumstances, God is with us and working for our ultimate good.
Psalm 147:3 WEB: "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."
Romans 8:28 WEB: "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."
Be strong and courageous. Trust in God.