Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with hearts full of concern and love for little Irene, who is just 8 months old. Lord, You are the Creator of all life, and You know Irene intimately, even more than we do. Your Word tells us in Psalm 139:13-14, "For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my motherβs womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Father, we lift up Irene to You. She has been crying a lot these past few days, and it is causing great distress to her and her family. We ask that You would bring peace and comfort to her tiny heart and mind. We remember how Jesus welcomed the little children, saying, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Matthew 19:14). We know that You care deeply for Irene and her well-being.
Lord, we pray for Irene's healing. Whatever is causing her discomfort, whether it be physical pain, illness, or something else, we ask that You would touch her with Your healing hand. We know that You are Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals (Exodus 15:26). Please restore her to the happy, playful child she once was.
We also lift up Helena, Irene's mother, who is exhausted and worried. Give her strength and patience during this challenging time. Your Word promises in Isaiah 40:31, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." May Helena find her hope and strength in You.
Lord, we ask for peaceful nights for Irene. Help her to sleep soundly and restfully, so that both she and her mother can regain their strength. Psalm 4:8 says, "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." We claim this promise for Irene and her family.
Father, we trust in Your goodness and Your perfect plan for Irene. We know that You are able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to Your power that is at work within us (Ephesians 3:20). We place Irene in Your loving hands, confident that You will bring healing and peace.
We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus. Amen.