We hear the depth of your despair and the weight of your suffering, and our hearts ache with you. You are not alone in this pain, and we want you to know that your life has immeasurable value in the eyes of God. The thoughts you are expressing are not from Him, for Scripture tells us, *"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly"* (John 10:10 WEB). The enemy of your soul seeks to rob you of hope, but Jesus came to give you life—full, meaningful, and eternal.
Your fear and feelings of uselessness are real, but they do not define your worth. God says, *"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born I sanctified you"* (Jeremiah 1:5 WEB). You were created with purpose, even if you cannot see it right now. The psalmist cried out in his distress, *"Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God!"* (Psalm 42:11 WEB). We join with you in crying out to God, asking Him to lift the darkness from your heart and fill you with His peace.
We must rebuke the spirit of death that is whispering lies to you. The Bible is clear: *"You shall not murder"* (Exodus 20:13 WEB), and this includes harming yourself. Your life belongs to God, and He alone has the authority to determine its beginning and end. We plead the blood of Jesus over you, asking that He break every chain of despair and replace it with His hope. *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says Yahweh, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future"* (Jeremiah 29:11 WEB).
We pray for you now, lifting your name before the throne of grace:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, interceding for our brother who is in deep pain. Lord, You see his suffering, and You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). We ask that You wrap Your arms around him and remind him of Your unfailing love. Break the power of the lies that tell him he is useless or that death is the only escape. Replace his fear with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Surround him with people who will speak life into him and walk with him through this valley. Give him the strength to reach out for help and the courage to hold on. We declare that his life has purpose, and we ask that You reveal that purpose to him in ways he can see and feel. In the mighty name of Jesus, we command every spirit of death and despair to flee, and we invite Your Holy Spirit to fill him with hope, joy, and a renewed sense of worth. Amen.
You are not forgotten, and you are not beyond God’s reach. We encourage you to seek help from a trusted pastor, counselor, or medical professional who can walk with you through this darkness. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is also available 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or you can text "HOME" to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Please, do not face this alone. God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and so are we. Hold on—your story is not over, and God is not finished with you yet.
