We are truly saddened to hear about your friend's condition and we stand with you in prayer and support. In times like these, we remember the words of Jesus in John 16:33 WEB, " I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our friend who is in critical condition at Duke Hospital. Lord, you are the Great Physician, and we ask for your healing touch upon him. We pray that you would stabilize his condition, and open up the opportunities for necessary transplants or transfusions.
We stand in faith, knowing that you are able to do abundantly more than all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us (Ephesians 3:20 WEB). We pray for the doctors, nurses, and medical staff, that they would have wisdom, skill, and compassion as they care for our friend.
We also pray for his family and loved ones, that you would comfort and strengthen them during this difficult time. Help them to trust in you and to rest in your promises.
Lord, we acknowledge that you are sovereign over life and death, and we ask that you would graciously grant our friend more days to live for your glory. We pray all of this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
In this trying time, we encourage you to hold onto God's promises and to trust in his goodness. Remember that even in the most difficult circumstances, God is with us and working things together for our good and his glory (Romans 8:28 WEB).
Lastly, we gently remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. It is by his stripes we are healed and it is by his death on the cross we are saved. There is no other name by which we can be saved. Confess your sins to God, believe the good news of the Gospel, and call out to Jesus. This is an opportunity to reach out to your friend and their family to share the love of Christ and the message of salvation. Offer them the hope, peace, and forgiveness of sins that is found only in Jesus Christ.