Dear Brothers, Sisters and Pastors, May I humbly request to keep me in your prayers, My name is Jonathan Tan. I’m a Chinese, from Malaysia, born with a rare, severe dry skin disease called Ichthyosis, since birth (1996) now 30 years (2026), covered from head to toe, not one part is spared. Ichthyosis is a rare skin disorder that affects the skin regeneration cycle. My skin metabolism regenerates and change skin cells too quickly, instead of every 28 days like a normal person, I change / shed and regenerates every 1-2 days. The accumulated dead skin cells causes dryness, thickness of the skin layer and blocking moisture from entering and exiting my skin, which disables me to perspire and regulate body temperature correctly because of blocked pores. I’m often inflamed, red and hot on my complexion. Cracks and peelings is my daily. Pain, suffering and embarrassment has never left me since I’ve been alive, Not even a day of having a normal skin. I’m a 2nd gen Christian. Attends church regularly, sunday schools, youth…etc I’ve been to multiple healing services, rallies, conferences. Prayed for, laid hands and anointed oil by many pastors, elders, evangelists, apostles and have travelled near and far to find cure, regardless of spiritual, natural or medical ways. Have spent a fortune on medical and natural remedies only to no avail. Please pray that my skin’s basic function will return to its default settings and that my skin metabolism will revert to its original regeneration cycle, 28 days instead of every 2 days. and for my pores to be unblocked and allow perspiration to occur. Whatever the cause is, whether its Genetics, Medical complication or Spiritual Attack, God is Greater than ALL of these. Please pray for me and with me. Thank you and God Bless.
I am praying Jonathan for your healing. My wife sherry was recently diagnosed with lupus and now too has a skin condition that causes great discomfort. I ask for prayers for her healing as well.
Jonathan, I can’t even imagine what you’re going through. Your whole life you’ve carried Ichthyosis, and that kind of daily pain is something most of us will never understand. But I want you to know this: God has not left you. Even when it’s hard to say it, He is still here with you. I’m praying for you constantly. Father, thank You for Jonathan. Thank You for the strength and courage You’ve given him all these years. I ask that You touch his skin, his body, and every place that hurts. Restore what has been damaged and bring his skin back to the rhythm You intended. Surround him with people who will comfort him, encourage him, and remind him that he is not alone. Touch his mind, touch his body, and let him feel Your presence in a real way that he knows is from You. Thank You for his life. In Jesus’ name, amen.