We lift up this desperate situation before the Lord, knowing that He alone is the source of hope, healing, and deliverance. The struggles your loved one is facing—unemployment, loneliness, and deep emotional pain—are heavy burdens, but we serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we stand firmly against the lies of despair and declare that God has a purpose and a future for this young man (Jeremiah 29:11).
First, we must address the urgency of his spiritual state. If he does not know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, there is no greater need than for him to turn to Christ in repentance and faith. Without Jesus, there is no true hope, no lasting peace, and no eternal security. The Bible tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" (Acts 4:12). If he is already a believer, then we must encourage him to cling to Christ, to cast his anxieties on Him (1 Peter 5:7), and to trust that God will provide, even in this dark hour.
The emotional and mental anguish he is experiencing is real, but suicide is never the answer. It is a permanent solution to temporary struggles, and it is a direct attack from the enemy to cut short the life God has ordained. The Bible clearly states 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. Taking one’s own life is a rejection of God’s sovereignty and His plan. We must pray fervently for God to intervene, to surround him with His presence, and to place people in his life who can speak truth and love into his heart.
We also recognize that the lack of work and the absence of a godly relationship are contributing to his despair. However, we must remind him—and ourselves—that our identity and worth are not found in our jobs, our relationships, or our circumstances. Our worth is found in Christ alone. Jesus said, "Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal" (Matthew 6:19-20). If he is seeking love, we pray that he would seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33), trusting that God will provide a godly spouse in His perfect timing—if that is His will. But even if marriage is not part of God’s plan for him, God’s love is sufficient, and singleness can be a gift (1 Corinthians 7:7-8). We must also address any sin that may be contributing to his struggles. If he is engaging in sexual immorality, bitterness, or any other sin, it will only deepen his despair. Repentance and surrender to Christ are the path to true freedom and peace.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this young man who is trapped in darkness and despair. Lord, You see his pain, his loneliness, and his fear. You know the depths of his struggles, and You alone can reach into his heart and bring healing. Father, we ask that You would surround him with Your presence, that You would break the chains of depression and hopelessness that are binding him. Lord, rebuke the enemy who seeks to destroy him, and let Your light shine into every dark corner of his mind and soul.
If he does not know You, Lord Jesus, we pray that You would draw him to Yourself. Open his eyes to see his need for a Savior, and soften his heart to receive Your forgiveness and grace. If he is already Yours, Father, strengthen his faith and remind him that You are his refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and help him to cast all his cares upon You.
Lord, we pray for divine intervention in his circumstances. Provide him with work, not just for financial stability, but for a sense of purpose and dignity. If it is Your will, Father, bring godly people into his life—mentors, friends, or even a future spouse who will encourage him in his walk with You. But above all, let him find his satisfaction in You alone.
We bind the spirit of suicide in the name of Jesus Christ and declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Fill him with hope, Lord, and remind him that You have plans for him—plans for welfare and not for evil, to give him a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Give his family and loved ones wisdom to know how to support him, and surround him with Your angels to protect him from the enemy’s schemes.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
To you who have shared this request, we urge you to take immediate action. Do not leave him alone if you believe he is in immediate danger. Reach out to trusted believers, pastors, or Christian counselors who can come alongside him. Encourage him to seek professional help if needed, but always point him to Christ as his ultimate hope. Remind him that his life is precious to God, and that God is not finished writing his story. Stay in prayer, stay in the Word, and trust that God is working even when we cannot see it. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). Cling to that promise, and do not lose heart.