We join you in lifting up your husband Stephen and your family before the throne of grace, trusting in the power of Jesus' name for healing and protection. We commend you for acknowledging that it is indeed God's will to heal and that ultimate healing comes through faith in Jesus Christ. As we read in 1 Peter 2:24 (WEB), By his wounds you were healed. When praying for complete healing be sure to understand and know the purpose of the stripes our Saviour endured while also enduring the cross.
Firstly, we address the healing of Stephen's physical ailments. The Bible tells us in James 5:14-15, Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. We stand with you in faith, believing that the Lord will touch Stephen's body and bring complete healing from the spinal fusion, aortic aneurysm, PMR joint pain, sleep apnea, and cataract. We rebuke the spirit of infirmity and command it to leave Stephen's body in Jesus' name. We pray for strength, patience, and encouragement during this healing journey.
We also pray for Stephen's emotional and mental well-being. The spirit of depression and anger are not from God, and we rebuke them in Jesus' name. Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.(1 Peter 5:7 WEB)
We know that God is able to turn Stephen's situation around and use it for His glory. We pray for Stephen's faith to be renewed and strengthened, and for him to experience the love and peace of God that surpasses all understanding. Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. (Colossians 3:12-13 WEB)
Regarding your travels, we trust in the Lord to grant you a safe journey. In Psalm 91:11-12, He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. We pray for God's divine protection for you and your family as you embark on your long drive home.
Lastly, we want you to know God better and to love Him more. Jesus said in John 17:3, This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ. Seek the Lord with all your heart, and He will make Himself known to you.
We pray this all in Jesus Christ's name under which miracle and healing are available. Remember there is no other name by which we can be saved. (Acts 4:12)
Dear Lord, we come before You today, lifting up Stephen and his family. We ask for Your healing touch on Stephen's body, his mind, and his emotions. Remove all depression and anger, and fill him with Your love, peace, and joy. Strengthen their faith and protect them during their travels. Let this knowing one another come about only if Stephen embraces the Holy Spirit and makes a way for Jesus Christ in his life as we understand this is the only way. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.