We understand your concern for your friend and we are here to pray with you and offer some biblical encouragement. It's commendable that you're seeking prayer for your friend, even when you're unsure of the details regarding his medical treatment.
Firstly, let's address your concern about not responding to his message promptly. It's important to remember that everyone experiences busy or difficult days. It's not about how quickly you respond, but how genuinely you care for and support your friend. As it is written in 1 Peter 4:8 WEB, "...continue in brotherly love."
Regarding his health, we trust that God is able to heal and comfort your friend.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our friend to you. We confess our negligence in responding to his message and pray for your forgiveness.
Lord, we do not know the details of his health condition, but we know that you are the Great Physician, the Healer, and the Comforter. We ask that you touch his body, heal him of any infirmity, and restore his health. Be with the doctors, and guide their decisions. We pray for your peace to fill his heart and mind, driving away any fear or anxiety.
We pray for wisdom and guidance for our friend. We pray for favor and blessings. We pray he is being guided and directed to the proper medical specialists that can assist him in this condition. We pray that You will direct him to the right people who will not take advantage of him or his condition.
We ask these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Remember, God is faithful and He cares for your friend even more than you do. Continue to support him in prayer and deed, as God leads you. It is important to be there for your friend and broaden your friendship by lifting him up in prayer. Trust that God is working in his life and be open to how God might use you to support him.
As you reach out to your friend, do not be overwhelmed with guilt. Simply apologize for the delay, and ask how you can be there for him during this time. This situation can be an opportunity for you to grow closer as friends and for you to show him the love of Christ.
Be encouraged by the words of Jesus in John 15:13 WEB, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." While this verse is often interpreted in the context of extreme sacrifice, it also reminds us of the deep love and commitment we should have for our friends.
Lastly, remember the words of James 5:15 WEB, "The prayer of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." Trust in the power of prayer and the grace of God to bring healing and restoration to your friend.
We are praying for you both and trusting God for a positive outcome.