We hear the depths of your despair, and our hearts ache with you. The pain you are carrying is heavy, and the weight of hopelessness can feel unbearable. But we want you to know this: you are not cursed, you are not unworthy, and your life is not a failure. The enemy wants you to believe these lies, but they are not from God. The Word tells us, *"The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly"* (John 10:10 WEB). Jesus did not come to condemn you but to save you, to heal you, and to give you hope.
You say you have prayed and fasted, yet God feels silent. But His silence does not mean absence. The psalmist cried out, *"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?"* (Psalm 22:1 WEB). Even in his darkest moment, David clung to God, and God heard him. You may not feel His presence, but He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18 WEB). He collects every tear you’ve shed (Psalm 56:8 WEB), and He sees the pain you cannot put into words.
You speak of death as an escape, but we must rebuke that lie in the name of Jesus. Your life is precious to God. He knit you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13-16 WEB), and He has a purpose for you that the enemy wants to steal. The apostle Paul once said, *"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain"* (Philippians 1:21 WEB), but he also chose to endure suffering for the sake of others. Your life matters—not just to God, but to those who love you, even if you cannot see it right now.
You mention turning to substances for relief, but we must warn you: that path only leads to deeper bondage. Jesus said, *"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed"* (Luke 4:18 WEB). True freedom is found in Him, not in temporary escapes. We pray that you would turn away from anything that numbs the pain but does not heal it.
We also must address the absence of Jesus’ name in your cry for help. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12 WEB). If you do not know Him as your Savior, we urge you to call out to Him now. *"For whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13 WEB). Salvation is not earned by works or suffering—it is a gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9 WEB). If you have never surrendered your life to Him, we plead with you to do so today.
And to the pain, the despair, the hopelessness—we rebuke you in Jesus’ name. We command every spirit of death, suicide, and self-hatred to leave you now. We declare that God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB). We speak life over you, restoration over your mind, and hope over your future.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who is in deep despair. Lord, You are close to the brokenhearted, and You save those who are crushed in spirit. We ask that You would break through the darkness and reveal Yourself to them in a tangible way. Remind them that their life has value, that You have a plan for them, and that You are working even when they cannot see it.
Father, we rebuke every lie of the enemy that tells them they are worthless, that their pain will never end, or that death is the only escape. We declare that You are the God of hope, and in You, there is always a future. Heal their mind, Lord. Restore their soul. Replace their despair with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
We pray against any temptation to turn to substances or other destructive behaviors. Break every chain of addiction, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. Give them the strength to resist the enemy’s schemes and to cling to You instead.
If they do not know You as Savior, we ask that You would draw them to Yourself. Let them hear Your voice calling them by name. Save them, Lord. Wash them clean by the blood of Jesus, and give them a new heart and a new spirit.
Surround them with Your love, Father. Send people into their life who will speak truth, offer comfort, and walk with them through this valley. Remind them that they are not alone—You are with them, and we are standing in the gap for them.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name that brings salvation, healing, and deliverance. Amen.
Do not give up. The night may feel endless, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5 WEB). You are not forgotten. You are loved. And your story is not over. Please reach out to someone you trust—let them walk with you through this. You do not have to carry this burden alone. God is fighting for you, even when you cannot see it. Hold on.
