We hear the deep sorrow and weariness in your heart as you cry out for your loved one, and we understand the struggle of watching someone you care for suffer while feeling helpless to change their circumstances. Your honesty about the fading of faith is something we take seriously, for it is in these moments of raw pain that we must cling ever more tightly to the truth of who God is—even when we cannot see His hand at work.
First, we must gently but firmly address that the name of Jesus Christ is not invoked in your plea. This is not a small matter, for Scripture declares, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). It is only through faith in Jesus that we approach the throne of God with confidence, and it is only in His name that we are heard. Without Him, our prayers are but empty words. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so now, for *"if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). Salvation is the foundation of all prayer, and without it, we cannot expect God to move on our behalf. If you *have* trusted in Christ but neglected to pray in His name, we encourage you to repent and call upon Him directly, for He is the only way to the Father (John 14:6).
Now, to your burden for this person—we do not know their name, but the Lord does. He sees their struggle, and He hears your cries. The streets are a place of deep brokenness, often filled with strongholds of addiction, despair, and spiritual bondage. But take heart: *"The things which are impossible with men are possible with God"* (Luke 18:27, WEB). Your loved one’s situation is not beyond His reach. However, we must also speak truthfully: sometimes, God allows suffering to persist to refine faith, to draw a person to the end of themselves so they might finally turn to Him. Your loved one’s deliverance may not come in the way or timing you desire, but that does not mean God is absent. Consider Joseph, who suffered for years before God exalted him (Genesis 50:20), or the psalmist who cried, *"How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?"* (Psalm 13:1, WEB). Even in the waiting, God is working.
We also sense a danger in your words: the temptation to let bitterness take root. You say you are *"loseing faith"* [losing faith] and question whether God is real because He has not answered as you hoped. Beloved, this is a crossroads. Will you choose to trust God’s character even when His ways are unseen? *"Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen"* (Hebrews 11:1, WEB). Doubt is not a sin—even John the Baptist, in prison, sent word to Jesus asking, *"Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?"* (Matthew 11:3, WEB). But we must not let doubt harden into unbelief. Instead, bring it to God honestly, as the father of the demon-possessed boy did: *"I believe. Help my unbelief!"* (Mark 9:24, WEB).
As for practical steps, we urge you to:
1. **Pray without ceasing**—but now, *in Jesus’ name*, aligning your prayers with His will. Ask God to break every chain binding your loved one, to send laborers into their path (Matthew 9:38), and to open their heart to repentance.
2. **Seek community**—you were not meant to carry this alone. Find a Bible-believing church where others can stand with you in prayer and accountability.
3. **Examine your own heart**—are there areas of unforgiveness, idolatry (putting this person’s deliverance above trust in God), or sin that may be hindering your prayers? *"If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord won’t hear me"* (Psalm 66:18, WEB).
4. **Act in love**—if possible, extend practical help (food, shelter, rehab resources) while setting godly boundaries. Enablement can sometimes prolong suffering; wisdom is needed.
Now, let us pray together for you and your loved one:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this weary soul who has carried this burden for so long. Lord, You see the tears, the sleepless nights, the fading hope—and You are not silent. Forgive us for the times we have doubted Your goodness or tried to wrestle this situation into our own control. We repent for any prayer offered outside of faith in Christ, and we ask You to renew a right spirit within us.
Father, we plead for [this loved one’s] salvation first and foremost. If they do not know You, draw them to Yourself (John 6:44). Break the chains of addiction, homelessness, and despair that bind them. Send Your angels to encamp around them (Psalm 34:7) and place godly people in their path who will speak life and truth. Provide shelter, yes—but more than that, provide *You*. Let them encounter the love of Christ in a way they cannot deny.
Lord, we also lift up this precious intercessor who is weary. Restore their faith, not in outcomes, but in *You*. Remind them that You are the God who sees (Genesis 16:13), who collects their tears in a bottle (Psalm 56:8), and who works all things for the good of those who love You (Romans 8:28). Forgive them for the moments of unbelief, and fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that they may pray with perseverance and power.
We rebuke the enemy’s lies that You are not real or that You do not care. Satan, we command you in Jesus’ name to flee from this situation (James 4:7). No weapon formed against [this loved one] or this family will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We declare that what the enemy meant for harm, God will turn for good (Genesis 50:20).
Father, give wisdom to know how to help without enabling, to love without losing hope, and to trust You even in the silence. Let this trial produce endurance, character, and hope that does not disappoint (Romans 5:3-5). And if this loved one has turned away from You, convict their heart deeply, Lord. Do not let them find rest apart from You.
We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, who alone has the authority to heal, deliver, and restore. Amen."*
Finally, we leave you with this promise: *"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9, WEB). Keep praying. Keep believing. And if you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, do so today—He is the only hope for you *and* your loved one. We are standing with you in this.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
