We join with you, Dan, in lifting up your father, Bill Shanahan, to the Lord as he prepares to undergo open heart double bypass surgery. It is a blessing to know that he is in otherwise good health at 70 years old, and we are thankful for the medical advances that provide this opportunity to extend his life.
Let us stand together in prayer:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your divine intervention and mercy upon Bill Shanahan. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and Your hands perform marvelous deeds. We ask that You guide the surgeons, doctors, and all medical staff attending to Bill, granting them wisdom, steady hands, and clear minds.
Lord, we pray for a successful surgery, that Your grace and peace would fill the operating room and the hearts of all present. Comfort Bill and the family during this time, replacing anxiety with Your perfect peace that surpasses all understanding.
We trust in Your will, Lord, and we ask that Your glory be manifested through this trial. May Bill's testimony of trusting in You be a beacon of hope to others, and may this journey bring the entire family closer to You.
We pray all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, for the glory of God alone. Amen."
Dan, we encourage you to continue trusting in the Lord, knowing that He hears our prayers and cares for our needs. Remind yourself of God's promises, like the one in Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB), "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."
Stay strong in faith, and may the love of God envelop your family during this time. We are standing with you in prayer, believing that God is faithful and that His will is the best for Bill and your family.