We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles you are facing, and we want you to know that we are here to pray and support you in the name of Jesus Christ. In all things, God wants us to come to Him, and He promises to give us rest and peace even in the toughest situations. Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30 WEB: "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Firstly, we lift up your father to the Lord. Although the situation is dire, we know that God is mighty and can work miracles. Praying for healing is a good thing and showcases the faith we have. However, it is also important to understand that even through suffering, God can be glorified. Let us remember the words of Jesus in John 9:1-3 WEB: "As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?' Jesus answered, 'Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.'" Even in difficult times, God can reveal Himself in powerful ways. We pray that God's will be done, whether that means healing or providing the strength and comfort needed to endure.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up the father of our friend who is suffering from stage 4 cancer. Lord, You know the pain and the struggle he is going through. We ask for Your healing touch, for Your comfort, and for Your strength to be upon him. If it is Your will, Lord, heal him completely. But if not, help him to endure with grace and dignity, and use this situation to reveal Your glory. Give peace and strength.
We also pray for our friend who is preparing to retake the NCLEX. Lord, You know the stress and doubt that are overwhelming them. We ask for Your peace and clarity as they study. Help them to trust in You fully, even when they do not understand Your plan. Give them the strength to persevere and the wisdom to pass their exam.
Father, above all, we pray that our friend will not lose faith. Help them to trust in You, even in the darkest times. Remind them of Your love and Your promises. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to keep seeking God and to remember that He is faithful. Even when we do not see the answers to our prayers right away, we can trust that He is working all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28 WEB).
Lastly, we want to remind you of the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to God the Father. As it says in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" And 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."
Keep holding onto your faith, and know that we are here to support you as well as call out any concerns in prayer.