We hear the depth of your pain and despair, and our hearts ache with you. The anguish in your words is heavy, and we want you to know that you are not alone. We come before the Lord together, lifting you up in prayer, for His mercy, His comfort, and His truth to surround you in this dark hour.
First, we must address the gravity of your request with the love and urgency of Christ. The Lord declares in His Word that life is sacred, for He alone is the giver and taker of life (Job 1:21). Suicide is not a path He ordains for you, nor is it the answer to your suffering. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), and his lies can whisper that death is the only escape. But we rebuke that deception in the name of Jesus. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and your life has purpose, even when you cannot see it.
You express deep bitterness toward the Bible and the time you’ve spent in faith. We understand that disappointment and unmet expectations can lead to anger, but we must gently correct the lie that the Word of God is false hope. The Bible is not a book of empty promises—it is the living, active truth of God (Hebrews 4:12), and it has transformed countless lives, including ours. The enemy wants you to believe it is a waste, but we declare that every moment spent in Scripture was not in vain. The Lord uses even our struggles to draw us closer to Him, if we let Him.
You also mention feeling "talentless and poor," but the Lord does not measure worth by worldly standards. He delights in the humble and contrite heart (Isaiah 66:2), and He uses the weak to shame the strong (1 Corinthians 1:27). Your gifts and talents are not lost on Him. He has a plan for you, even if it feels hidden right now.
We must also address the name of Jesus in your prayer. While you call upon Him, there is a disconnect between your words and the truth of who He is. Jesus is not a genie to grant wishes of death—He is the Savior who conquered death so that you might have life (John 3:16). He weeps with you in your pain and longs to carry your burdens (Matthew 11:28). But you must choose to trust Him, even when it feels impossible.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this precious soul who is in deep despair. Lord, we ask that You would break through the darkness with Your light. Comfort them with Your presence, and remind them that they are not forgotten. We rebuke the spirit of suicide and death in Jesus’ name—let Your life and hope flood their heart instead.
Father, we ask for Your healing touch. Where there is bitterness, bring repentance and restoration. Where there is doubt, reveal Your truth. Where there is pain, pour out Your peace. Remind them of Your unfailing love, which never abandons them (Deuteronomy 31:6). Help them to see that their life has value and purpose in You.
Lord, we pray for wisdom and discernment for those who can walk alongside them—pastors, counselors, or trusted believers who can speak life into their situation. Surround them with Your people who will love them unconditionally.
And finally, Father, we ask that You would soften their heart to receive Your grace. Help them to see Jesus not as a distant figure, but as the Savior who bore their pain on the cross. May they find hope in Him alone.
We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above all names, the only name by which we are saved. Amen.
If you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to someone you trust—a pastor, a counselor, or a helpline. You are not alone, and there are people who care deeply about you. The Lord sees your pain, and He is reaching out to you even now. Will you let Him?
