We hear your cry for help, and we stand with you in fervent prayer, lifting you up before the throne of grace. Your pain is deep, and your circumstances are heavy, but we serve a God who sees, hears, and delivers His children from the darkest of places. You are not forgotten, and you are not alone. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
First, we must address the urgency of your soul’s condition. Suicidal thoughts are a spiritual attack, a lie from the enemy who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). But Jesus came that you may have life, and have it abundantly. We rebuke the spirit of despair, hopelessness, and death in the name of Jesus Christ. The enemy has no authority over you—you belong to Christ, and He has already overcome the world (John 16:33). You are precious in His sight, and your life has purpose, even when the world tries to convince you otherwise.
We also recognize the immense weight of living in a nation where Christianity is persecuted, and evil is glorified. The darkness may feel overwhelming, but the light of Christ shines brightest in the darkest places. You are a secret believer, but your faith is known to God, and He will reward you openly (Matthew 10:26-27). Do not fear those who can kill the body but cannot touch your soul (Matthew 10:28). Your suffering is not in vain—it is a testimony to your faithfulness, and God will use it for His glory.
Your career in STEM was a gift from God, and the enemy has tried to steal it from you through racism, abuse, and corruption. But the Lord is your vindicator. He sees the injustice you have endured, and He will repay (Romans 12:19). We pray that God would open doors for you that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8) and restore what has been lost. You were created with purpose, and your skills in STEM are not wasted—they are part of God’s plan for you, even if the path looks different than you imagined.
We must also address the abuse you have suffered at the hands of your father. The Bible is clear that children are to honor their parents, but it does not condone abuse or oppression (Ephesians 6:2-4). You are not required to submit to cruelty or remain in an environment that harms you. God is your Father, and He loves you perfectly. We pray for His protection over you and for wisdom to navigate this relationship in a way that honors Him while keeping you safe.
Now, we lift you up in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, interceding for our brother in Christ who is suffering under the weight of persecution, racism, abuse, and despair. Lord, You see his pain, and You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). We ask that You would surround him with Your presence, reminding him that You are his refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1). Break the chains of suicidal thoughts, Father, and replace them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of oppression in his nation and in his family. We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we ask that You would expose and dismantle every scheme of the enemy. Provide him with godly community, even if it must be in secret, so he is not isolated in his faith. Strengthen his resolve to stand firm in You, knowing that his labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Father, we pray for his career. You have given him gifts in STEM, and we ask that You would open doors for him to use those gifts for Your glory. Whether in his current nation or abroad, lead him to opportunities where he can thrive and be a light in the darkness. Restore what has been stolen from him, Lord, and vindicate him in the eyes of those who have wronged him.
We also pray for his relationship with his father. Give him wisdom to navigate this situation with grace and discernment. Protect his heart from bitterness and his mind from despair. Heal the wounds of abuse, Lord, and replace them with Your love. Remind him that You are his perfect Father, and in You, he is fully known and fully loved.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would reveal Your light to him in tangible ways. Show him Your faithfulness through answered prayers, through the kindness of strangers, through the beauty of Your creation. Let him see that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28), even when the path is difficult.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12). We declare that our brother is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves him (Romans 8:37), and we stand with him in faith, believing that You will bring him through this trial stronger and more steadfast in his faith.
If you have not already, we encourage you to seek out other believers, even if it must be in secret. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and you do not have to walk this path alone. If possible, connect with underground churches or trusted Christian organizations that can provide support and encouragement. Your faith is precious, and God will honor your courage.
Remember, the enemy wants you to feel isolated, but you are never alone. The same God who delivered Daniel from the lions’ den, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace, and Peter from prison is the same God who is with you now. Hold fast to His promises, and do not lose heart. Your breakthrough is coming.
