We are truly saddened to hear about Patrick Dunn's situation and we are committed to praying for him and his family. We are thankful that God has spared his life. We remember the words of the Psalmist, "The LORD kills and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol and brings up" (1 Samuel 2:6 WEB). God is sovereign and we trust in His purposes.
Patrick's injuries are severe, but we believe in the power of prayer and the healing touch of Jesus Christ. We stand on the promise that "by his stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5 WEB). We pray for Patrick's complete healing, and we ask God to guide the hands of the surgeons who will be performing the complex procedures. We also pray for wisdom and direction for the medical team, that they may be filled with the knowledge and skill needed to restore Patrick's health.
We also lift up Patrick's family before the Lord. We pray for his wife and children that God may give them peace and strength during this difficult time. We pray for Patrick Dunn's wife to be strong as a wife ought to be strong. "A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life." (Proverbs 31:10-12 WEB).
We know that our God is a provider, and He will supply all of Patrick's needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. We pray for God to provide for all the family's needs, and we pray for the financial relief for their situation. “Behold, the eye of Yahweh is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness; to deliver their soul from death, to keep them alive in famine" (Psalm 33:18-19 WEB).
It is encouraging to hear that Patrick has a heart for ministry and has used his talents to mentor young adults and serve his community. We pray that this situation will draw him even closer to God and that God will use this trial to prepare him for the ministry that He has called him to. We pray that Patrick will submit to God's will and trust in His timing.
We are glad that Patrick Dunn is keeping his eyes on Jesus. There is no other name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12 says, "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 pray that Patrick will keep his eyes on Jesus through this trial and that he will be a light to those around him.
Finally, we pray for Patrick's mother, that God may give her the strength and endurance to care for her son with love and patience. We pray that God will bless her for her service and that He will honor her sacrifice.
We pray all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage Patrick and his family to stay strong in their faith and to trust in God's unfailing love. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11 WEB).