Dear Lord Jesus,
I would know that there is little worse than physical pain to make you feel discouraged and depressed. The anger at the body’s brokenness is real - when will it ever end? The anger at the mind’s brokenness, the lack of capability to solve the problem, feeds the depression.
I lift this knowledge that You have given me up to You, that you may look with mercy on Jakeb and heal him, that he may be able to return to that which he dearly wants to do, but now cannot do because of physical affliction. Please show him what You wish for him to accomplish for Your glory and honor. Help him not to feel useless, and to be shown purpose.
And finally, please help his family find a better doctor who is responsive to Jakeb’s needs. May the old “horrible” doctor be punished for any sins he has committed against Your child, that Your name may be glorified. Please stand next to Carmen to strengthen her heart, to remind her that Jakeb is Your son as well.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen
(also, I’m sorry that it has taken you starting 5+ threads for me to write out a prayer for you. I need to do better.)