Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with hearts full of concern and hope for Derek, who is currently in the hospital fighting a lung infection. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and we trust in Your power to heal and restore. We remember Your promise in Jeremiah 30:17, "For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord." We ask for Your healing hand to be upon Derek, that his body may be strengthened and his health fully restored.
Father, we lift up the doctors and medical staff who are caring for Derek. Grant them wisdom and discernment as they perform the biopsy on his lungs. May they be guided by Your hand to accurately diagnose and effectively treat his condition. We are reminded of Your word in James 1:5, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." We ask for this wisdom to be granted to Derek's medical team.
We also pray for Derek's family, especially his mother, Monique. Lord, provide them with the strength and peace that surpasses all understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Comfort them in this challenging time and fill their hearts with hope and faith in Your goodness and mercy.
Lord, we thank You for the successful stem cell transplant that Derek has already undergone. We trust that You have a plan for his life, and we hold onto the promise in Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.