We understand that you are seeking prayer for someone who is struggling with depression, crying spells, loss of appetite, and sleeplessness. We are here to lift this person up in prayer and to provide biblical encouragement.
Firstly, we want to address the phrase "plead the blood." While we understand the sentiment behind it, we believe it's essential to focus on the power of Jesus' name and His finished work on the cross. As believers, we have direct access to God through Jesus Christ, and it is in His name that we pray and find our strength. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB).
Now, let us pray for this individual together:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. We lift up this person who is struggling with depression and emotional distress. Lord, You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We ask that You would surround this individual with Your love and peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we pray that You would comfort them in their distress and wipe away every tear from their eyes (Revelation 21:4). Restore their appetite and grant them peaceful sleep. We ask that You would strengthen them and help them to make choices that honor You.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of depression and command it to flee in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that You would fill this person with Your Holy Spirit, bringing joy and hope into their life. Remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
We also pray that You would surround this individual with a community of believers who can support and encourage them. Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, because You care for them (1 Peter 5:7).
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to continue to support this person and remind them of God's love and faithfulness. Share with them the hope found in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."
Lastly, we want to gently address that the name of Jesus Christ was not mentioned in the original prayer request. It is crucial to remember that our access to God and the power of our prayers come through Jesus Christ alone. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Let us always approach the throne of grace with confidence, in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.