Father God,

Today, I pray for those walking through a long valley of chronic illness in which uncertainty compounds the suffering they experience. I pray that in the midst of their darkness, they would hear the invitation of Hebrews 4:16 to “with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Help us all to press into the promises and love of our Great High Priest, Jesus as Son of God. Let us plead for the relief of suffering in whatever form it has gripped our lives. Let us plead knowing that You never sleep nor slumber, that You catch our tears in a bottle, that You call us to pray without ceasing.

Let those whose path at present has avoided such valleys to join hearts and hands with those in the present valleys of suffering. Together let us all pray for the release of the prisoners from the captivity of illness. Let no one find themselves truly alone in their suffering, but send brothers and sisters in Christ to walk with the broken.

May we together walk into the rest that God promises and provides to His children. Let us see the release of the captives and the restoration of the sick to wholeness in body and spirit. Then let us sing praises to the God of Heaven for Your mercy on Your children.

In Christ’s Name,

Amen.