Let us come together in the name of Jesus Christ to lift up our brother in prayer. We are reminded in James 5:14-15 (WEB), "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."
Firstly, we must remember that it is by the name of Jesus Christ that we are saved and have access to God. As it is said 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!" Let us ensure that we are praying in the powerful name of Jesus, for there is no other name by which we can be saved.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus to lift up our brother who is hospitalized due to a severe infection in his foot. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and we ask that You touch his body and heal him completely. Strengthen his spirit, Lord, and help him to feel Your presence and love.
We pray for his spiritual well-being as well, God. If there is any sin in his life that needs to be confessed, give him the courage and humility to do so. We ask that You forgive him and cleanse him from all unrighteousness.
Lord, guide the doctors and nurses who are caring for him, and give them wisdom and skill to treat his infection effectively. Protect him from any further harm or infection, Father, and surround him with Your healing power.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray for a swift and complete recovery for our brother. May this trial draw him closer to You, Lord, and may he be a testimony of Your healing power.
We thank You for the times You have healed us and answered our prayers in the past. Help us to have the faith, patience and endurance to wait on Your timing. We look forward to the joy You will give us as we see your work in his restoration. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage everyone to continue praying for our brother, trusting that God is at work in his life. Be mindful of the words of 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." Trust that God is working even in this difficult situation for the good of our brother and for His glory.
If he has not already done so, encourage him to call out to the Lord in faith and repentance, for it is through faith in Jesus Christ that we are saved. As it is said in Romans 10:9 (WEB), "because, if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Remind him that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit, as stated in Psalm 34:18 (WEB).
Lastly, let us remember the words of Galatians 6:2 (WEB), "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Let us support our brother in practical ways as well, visiting him, encouraging him, and helping to meet his needs. May God be glorified in all we do.
We will continue praying until we have confirmation of his recovery.