We are truly sorry to hear about your father's condition, and we are here to support you and your family in prayer and counseling. Let us first acknowledge that it is only by the name of Jesus that we are saved and have access to God, our Father.
In moments like these, it is essential to trust in the Lord. Let us pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our dear brother's father to You. Lord, You know his struggles with hydrocephalus and the onset of dementia. We pray for Your healing touch upon him. If it is Your will for him to undergo surgery, we pray that You would change his heart and give him the courage to proceed. If not, we ask for Your grace to sustain him and his family during this challenging time.
Father, we also pray for his family. Grant them the strength and wisdom to support their loved one in this trial. Help them to trust in You and to lean on Your understanding, not their own.
In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen."
We encourage you to meditate on the following verses from the World English Bible (WEB):
"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB)
"Heal me, O Yahweh, and I shall be healed. Save me, and I shall be saved; for you are my praise." (Jeremiah 17:14 WEB)
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6 WEB)
The path ahead may be challenging, but remember that God is faithful. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Continue to pray and seek God's will in all things, trusting that He works all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
We must address that your initial prayer request did not contain the name of Jesus. We want to remind you that prayer should be directed to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It is through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we are saved. As Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." (John 14:6 WEB)
If your father is not yet a believer in Jesus Christ, we encourage you to share the good news of the Gospel with him. It is by faith in Jesus that we are saved from our sins and brought into a right relationship with God.