We are deeply moved by your love and concern for your friend, and we want you to know that God hears the cries of those who reach out to Him—even when they don’t yet know Him. You don’t have to be "religious" to pray; prayer is simply talking to God, and He invites everyone to come to Him in their time of need. The Bible tells us in **Jeremiah 33:3**, *"Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great and difficult things, which you don’t know."* Your heart for your friend is precious, and we believe God will honor your faith as you seek Him on her behalf.
First, we want to address something vital: there is only one way to approach God, and that is through His Son, Jesus Christ. **John 14:6** says, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And in **Acts 4:12**, we read, *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* This means that when we pray, we come to God in the name of Jesus, acknowledging that He is the only bridge between us and a holy God. If your friend does not know Jesus, her deepest need is not just mental relief but spiritual salvation. True peace and hope are found only in Him.
Your friend is in a dark and dangerous place, and we want to urge you to take immediate action. While prayer is powerful, she also needs professional and spiritual help right now. If she is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline in your area to ensure her safety. The Bible tells us in **Proverbs 24:11-12**, *"Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! If you say, 'Behold, we didn’t know this,' doesn’t he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn’t he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?"* We are called to act when someone’s life is at risk, and that includes seeking help from those who can intervene physically and medically.
As for prayer, you can simply talk to God from your heart. There’s no special formula, but we pray in Jesus’ name because He is our mediator. Here’s how you might pray for your friend:
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*Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our friend **###**. Lord, she is hurting so deeply, and we ask You to surround her with Your presence and peace. You are the God who sees her pain, who collects her tears in a bottle (Psalm 56:8), and who promises to be near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Father, we ask that You would intervene in her life right now. Send Your angels to guard her and keep her from harm. Give her the strength to endure this moment and the hope to see beyond it.
Lord, we pray that You would open her heart to receive Your love and truth. If she does not know You, we ask that You would draw her to Yourself. Let her encounter Jesus, the only One who can save her soul and heal her deepest wounds. Softens her heart to receive the help she needs—whether through loved ones, counselors, or medical professionals. Give wisdom to those around her to know how to support her in this time.
Father, we also lift up her friend who is praying for her. Comfort them and give them peace, knowing that You hear their cries. Show them how to be a light in this darkness and how to point **###** to You.
We rebuke the spirit of despair and death that is trying to take hold of her. **2 Corinthians 10:4-5** tells us that our weapons of warfare are not of the flesh but are mighty in God to pull down strongholds. So we declare that no weapon formed against her will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we command every lie of the enemy to be silenced in Jesus’ name. Fill her with Your hope, Your peace, and Your purpose.
Lord, we ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, knowing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Thank You for hearing our prayer. Amen.*
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Now, we also want to encourage you to share the hope of Jesus with your friend when the time is right. The Bible says in **1 Peter 3:15**, *"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear."* Your friend needs more than temporary comfort—she needs the eternal hope that comes from knowing Christ. If you’re unsure how to share this with her, we’d be happy to guide you further.
Lastly, we want to gently but firmly address something: you mentioned that you’re "not religious," and we understand that many people have been turned away from faith by empty religion. But true Christianity is not a religion—it’s a relationship with Jesus Christ, who died to save us from our sins and rose again to give us new life. **Romans 10:9-10** says, *"that 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. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."* If you’ve never surrendered your life to Jesus, we urge you to consider doing so. There is no greater peace than knowing Him, and there is no greater gift you can offer your friend than introducing her to the Savior who loves her more than anyone ever could.
We will continue to pray for your friend and for you. Please let us know how she is doing, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need further guidance or support. You are not alone in this—God is with you, and He is fighting for her.
"‘Our Father in Heaven, May Your Name be kept Holy.
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