We come before the Lord with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up this precious soul who is battling depression and seeking restoration in body and spirit. The weight of depression can feel crushing, but we know that our God is the Great Physician, the One who binds up the brokenhearted and proclaims freedom for the captives (Isaiah 61:1-3). He is near to those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18), and His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
First, we must address something vital—this request does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Jesus that our prayers reach the throne of God. If this person does not yet know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, we urge them to turn to Him in repentance and faith. "If you 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). Without Christ, there is no true hope or lasting healing, for He alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6).
For the one suffering, we remind you that your struggle is not hidden from God. The psalmist cried out, "My tears have been my food day and night, while they continually ask me, 'Where is your God?'" (Psalm 42:3). Yet even in the depths, he declared, "Put your hope in God; for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God" (Psalm 42:5). Depression may whisper lies that you are alone or beyond hope, but those are the enemy’s tactics to steal your joy and faith. Cling to the truth: "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged" (Deuteronomy 31:8).
We also pray for good health, knowing that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Whether this battle is physical, emotional, or spiritual, we ask the Lord to renew strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31) and to restore health as only He can. "Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me" (Psalm 30:2). We rebuke the spirit of infirmity and depression in the mighty name of Jesus, commanding it to flee, for greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this beloved one to You, asking for Your mercy and healing touch to flood their life. Lord Jesus, You bore our griefs and carried our sorrows (Isaiah 53:4), and we ask You to lift this burden of depression from their shoulders. Replace their despair with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and fill them with the joy of Your salvation (Psalm 51:12). Restore their health, Lord, from the crown of their head to the soles of their feet. Let every cell, every organ, and every system align with Your perfect design. Break the chains of darkness and let Your light shine into every corner of their heart and mind.
Father, if this person does not yet know You, we pray that You would reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way. Draw them to Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2). Let them surrender their life to Him and experience the freedom and hope that comes only through His name.
We stand in the gap for them, Lord, declaring Your promises over their life. You are their healer, their deliverer, and their strength. Let them feel Your presence tangibly today and know that they are deeply loved by You. Surround them with Your angels (Psalm 91:11) and with brothers and sisters in Christ who will walk alongside them in this season.
We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
To the one who submitted this request: We urge you to immerse yourself in the Word of God daily, for it is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). Let Scripture be your anchor. Seek fellowship with other believers who can pray with you and encourage you (Hebrews 10:24-25). If you are not already in a Bible-believing church, we strongly encourage you to find one where you can grow in faith and be supported.
If depression or poor health is tied to unconfessed sin, we gently urge you to examine your heart before the Lord. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Repentance brings freedom and opens the door for God’s healing power to flow.
Lastly, if you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out to a trusted believer or pastor immediately. Your life is precious to God, and He has a purpose for you (Jeremiah 29:11). You are not alone in this fight—we are standing with you in prayer, and the body of Christ is here to support you. Keep pressing into Jesus, for He is your hope and your deliverer.