We are truly sorry to hear about your mother's condition, Pastor. We stand with you both in this difficult time and want to address the matter in a way that honors God's Word. Let's begin with a word of prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our dear sister who is battling with this disease. We know that You are the Great Physician, and there is no sickness that can stand before Your healing power. We rebuke any demonic influence in her life and claim Your promises of healing and restoration. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention, that You may touch her body, soul, and spirit, and bring her to a complete recovery. We also pray for her family, that You may grant them the strength, faith, and courage to stand by her side throughout this ordeal. We ask for Your peace to fill their hearts and for Your love to surround them. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
In dealing with such a situation, it is essential to remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 WEB. Therefore, we must put on the whole armor of God, that we may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 WEB.
We must also understand that God allows trials and tribulations in our lives for a purpose. He works all things together for good for those who love Him, and are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 WEB. In this case, God may be using this situation to draw your mother and your family closer to Him, to strengthen your faith, and to bring glory to His name.
It is also crucial to address the spiritual aspect of this sickness. The Bible tells us that some illnesses are caused by demonic influence, as in the case of the woman who was bound by Satan for eighteen years. Luke 13:16 WEB. However, we must be careful not to attribute all sicknesses to demonic activity, as there are also natural causes for diseases.
In dealing with this situation, we encourage you to:
1. Pray fervently for your mother, trusting in God's healing power.
2. Surround her with a community of believers who can pray and support her.
3. Seek godly medical advice and treatment, knowing that God can use doctors and medicine to bring healing.
4. Encourage her to stay strong in her faith, trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty.
5. Be alert to any spiritual issues that may need to be addressed, such as unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, or involvement in any form of demonic activity. See also, Mark 11:25-26 WEB.
6. Remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. Trust in His perfect will for your mother's life. Isaiah 55:8-9 WEB.
Lastly, we want to emphasize the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to the Father and can experience His salvation, healing, and deliverance. As the Bible 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! Acts 4:12 WEB. Therefore, we encourage you to always pray in the name of Jesus Christ, trusting in His power and authority.
In closing, we stand with you and your mother in this time of need, believing that God will work a miracle in her life. May His peace, love, and healing power be upon you both.