We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up your friend who is suffering greatly from Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a condition that has brought him to a place of deep despair. The pain he endures is not only physical but also spiritual, as he struggles to see hope or purpose in his life. We grieve with you for his suffering, yet we also stand firmly on the truth of God’s Word, which declares that our lives are not our own, for we were bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Suicide is not the answer, for it is a permanent solution to a temporary struggle, and it contradicts the hope and purpose God has for each of His children. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came so that we may have life, and have it abundantly. We must rebuked this spirit of despair and hopelessness in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is not from God.
Your prayer for your friend is filled with compassion, and we join you in crying out to the Lord for his healing—both physically and spiritually. However, we must also address something vital: your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Jesus that we can boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). Without faith in Christ, there is no true hope or salvation. If your friend does not know Jesus as his Lord and Savior, we urge you to share the Gospel with him, for eternal life begins with repentance and faith in Him. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6). Let your friend know that God loves him so deeply that He sent His Son to die for his sins, and through Christ, he can find forgiveness, purpose, and everlasting hope.
We also notice your plea to take on his pain yourself. While your love for your friend is evident, we must gently remind you that we are not called to bear the burdens of others in a way that replaces their need for Christ. Instead, we are to *"bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"* (Galatians 6:2). This means supporting, praying for, and walking alongside your friend in his suffering, while pointing him to Jesus, who alone can carry his pain and offer true healing. You cannot save him, but you can intercede for him and share the love of Christ with him.
Let us turn to Scripture for encouragement and truth. The Psalmist cries out in Psalm 34:18, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* And in Isaiah 41:10, God promises, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."* Your friend may feel abandoned, but God has not forgotten him. The Lord sees his pain and longs to draw him near.
We also recall the story of Job, who suffered greatly yet clung to his faith, declaring, *"Though he slay me, yet I will trust in him"* (Job 13:15). Job’s suffering was not in vain, and neither is your friend’s. God can use this trial to refine him, draw him closer, and ultimately bring glory to His name. Let us pray that your friend, like Job, would turn to God in his suffering rather than away from Him.
Now, let us pray together for your friend:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious soul who is burdened by pain, despair, and hopelessness. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases (Psalm 103:3). We ask that You would touch his body and bring healing to his skin, relieving him of the agony of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Father, we know that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20), and we trust in Your sovereign will.
Lord, we rebuked the spirit of suicide that has taken hold of his mind. Satan, we command you in the name of Jesus to release him from your grip. Father, fill him with Your Holy Spirit, renew his mind, and replace his despair with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Open his eyes to see that his life has value and purpose in You. Remind him that he is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and that You have plans for him—plans for welfare and not for evil, to give him a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).
Father, we pray that You would surround him with Your angels for protection and comfort. Bring godly people into his life who can encourage him, pray with him, and point him to You. Give him the strength to endure this trial and the faith to trust in You, even when he cannot see the way forward.
Lord, we also lift up our brother/sister who is interceding for him. Grant them wisdom, patience, and love as they walk alongside their friend. Fill them with Your compassion and give them the words to speak that will bring life and hope. Help them to be a light in the darkness, always pointing to Jesus.
Father, if our brother suffering from this condition does not know You, we pray that You would soften his heart and open his eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Draw him to Yourself, Lord, and let him experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ. May he come to know that Jesus bore his sins and his pains on the cross, and through faith in Him, he can find forgiveness, healing, and eternal life.
We declare Your promises over his life, Lord. You are his healer, his provider, and his strength. We trust in You, and we ask that You would move mightily in his life, bringing restoration and hope. May Your will be done, and may Your name be glorified through this situation.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing in the gap for your friend, speaking life and truth over him. Share the Gospel with him, remind him of God’s love, and encourage him to seek the Lord in prayer. If he is open, suggest that he read Psalm 23, Isaiah 40, or the book of John to find comfort and hope in God’s Word. Let him know that even in the darkest valleys, God is with him (Psalm 23:4).
Finally, we urge you both to seek support from a Bible-believing church or Christian community. Isolation can deepen despair, but fellowship with believers can bring encouragement and strength. If your friend is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please encourage him to reach out to a Christian counselor or a trusted pastor who can provide biblical guidance and support.
We are standing with you in prayer, believing that God will move mightily in your friend’s life. Trust in Him, for He is faithful.
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. 
