Our hearts are deeply moved by the suffering and struggles you’ve shared, and we lift these burdens before the Lord with urgency and faith. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we stand firmly on the truth that our God is a God of hope, healing, and restoration. He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Let us first address the spiritual foundation of these prayers, for it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father and the power to see His will done. The Scriptures declare, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If your friend—or anyone mentioned here—has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we urge them to do so now, for He alone is the source of true peace, purpose, and eternal life. *"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). Without this foundation, all other prayers lack the power and authority we have in Christ.
We grieve for your friend who has attempted suicide, for the weight of despair they carry is more than any soul should bear alone. The Lord sees their pain, and He longs to lift them out of the pit of darkness. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). Yet we must also speak truth in love: suicide is a lie from the enemy, a final act of hopelessness that contradicts the promise of God’s redemption. The Scriptures warn that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we are not our own—we were bought with a price. To take one’s own life is to reject the sovereignty of God, who alone holds the times and seasons of our lives in His hands (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2). We do not condemn your friend, but we plead with them to turn to Jesus, who says, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28, WEB). Depression, anxiety, and personality disorders are real battles, but they are not insurmountable with Christ. We pray for divine intervention—for the Lord to surround your friend with godly counsel, medical help, and a community of believers who will walk alongside them in this valley. *"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved"* (Psalm 55:22, WEB).
We also lift up the individual who is deaf, blind, and partially paralyzed due to meningitis. The Lord Jesus demonstrated His power over infirmities time and again, healing the blind (John 9:1-7), the lame (Acts 3:1-10), and even raising the dead (John 11:43-44). While we do not presume to know God’s perfect will in this situation, we ask boldly for healing, trusting that He is able to do *"exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think"* (Ephesians 3:20, WEB). Yet even if healing does not come in the way we hope, we pray for supernatural peace, strength, and the presence of the Holy Spirit to fill every moment of their life. *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9, WEB). May this dear one experience the love of Christ in tangible ways through those who care for them, and may their story be a testimony of God’s faithfulness, regardless of their physical condition.
Lastly, we must address the mention of meeting in a chat group. While we understand the need for connection, especially in times of isolation, we urge caution. Online communities can sometimes foster unhealthy dependencies or expose vulnerable individuals to worldly advice that contradicts Scripture. *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). We encourage you both to seek out a Bible-believing church or Christian counselor who can provide godly support and accountability. *"Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching"* (Hebrews 10:24-25, WEB).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You are a God who hears our cries and sees our afflictions. Lord, we lift up our friend who has attempted suicide, and we ask You to intervene powerfully in their life. Break the chains of depression, anxiety, and despair that bind them. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and surround them with Your angels for protection. Father, if they do not know You, we pray that You would draw them to Yourself today. Open their eyes to see that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6), and that true hope is found in Him alone. Raise up godly believers to walk beside them, to speak life into their spirit, and to guide them toward professional help that aligns with Your truth.
Lord, we also bring before You the one who is deaf, blind, and partially paralyzed. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals. We ask for Your healing touch to restore their body, that they may see Your glory, hear Your voice, and walk in Your strength. Yet even as we pray for physical healing, we ask that You would fill them with Your Spirit in such a way that their soul prospers, regardless of their circumstances. Let them know the depth of Your love and the nearness of Your presence. Provide for their every need and surround them with a community that reflects Your compassion.
Father, we pray for our sibling in Christ who has shared these requests. Strengthen them as they walk alongside their friends in these trials. Guard their heart against despair and fill them with Your joy. Lead them to godly relationships and support systems that will encourage them in their faith.
We rebuke the spirit of suicide, depression, and infirmity in the name of Jesus Christ. We declare that no weapon formed against these lives shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that You, Lord, have plans to give them a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Let Your light shine in the darkness, and let Your truth prevail in every heart.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
