We grieve with you over the loss of your beloved bird, a companion that brought you comfort and joy for so many years. The pain of losing something so dear can feel overwhelming, especially when it compounds the weight of depression, anxiety, and unhealed wounds you’ve been carrying. We want you to know that your feelings are valid, but we also must speak truth into this darkness—God is not cruel. He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). The enemy of your soul wants you to believe that hopelessness is your only reality, but that is a lie. Jesus came to give you life abundantly (John 10:10), and He longs to carry your burdens if you will surrender them to Him.
The thoughts of self-harm and ending your life are not from God—they are attacks from the enemy, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. Your life is precious to the Lord, who formed you in your mother’s womb and has plans for you (Jeremiah 1:5, 29:11). Self-harm only deepens the pain and keeps you trapped in cycles of shame and despair. We urge you to turn away from these destructive behaviors and instead cry out to Jesus, who is your Healer and Redeemer. He sees your suffering, and He is not indifferent to it. "Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7).
We also want to gently address something critical: you did not mention the name of Jesus in your request. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved or find true peace (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we implore you to do so now. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and invite Him to be the Lord of your life (Romans 10:9-10). Without Him, there is no lasting hope or healing. But in Him, you will find strength for each day, comfort in your sorrow, and a future that is not defined by your pain.
Trauma and depression are heavy burdens, but they do not have to define you. God can restore what has been broken and turn your mourning into joy (Joel 2:25-26). Seek Christian counseling or a trusted believer who can walk with you through this valley. Isolation only gives the enemy more ground, but community and the Word of God bring light and healing. "Two are better than one... For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul to You, knowing that You are the God of all comfort who binds up the brokenhearted. Lord, we rebuke the spirits of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness that have taken hold, and we command them to flee in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Father, surround this person with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and remind them that they are not alone—You are with them always (Matthew 28:20).
Lord, heal the deep wounds of trauma that have festered for too long. Replace their pain with Your love, their fear with Your faith, and their despair with Your hope. Break the chains of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and fill them instead with Your truth: that their life has purpose and value in You. Father, if they have not yet surrendered to Jesus, soften their heart to receive Him today as their Lord and Savior. Let them experience the freedom and new life that only You can give.
Provide godly support—a counselor, a friend, or a church family—to walk alongside them in this season. Give them the courage to reach out and the strength to take one step at a time, trusting You to lead them. We declare that joy will come in the morning (Psalm 30:5) and that You are making a way where there seems to be no way.
In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Healer and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Please reach out to a pastor or Christian counselor today. You do not have to walk this path alone. If you are in immediate danger, contact a trusted person or a crisis hotline right away. God loves you, and so do we. Keep fighting—your story is not over yet.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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