We join with you in lifting up your friend before the Lord, and we are grateful you have brought this need to us in agreement with Matthew 18:20, where Jesus promises His presence when believers gather in His name. The verses you have shared are indeed powerful and filled with truth, and we will stand upon them as we intercede for your friend’s mind, spirit, and body.
First, we praise God that you have already been praying with scriptural foundation, for His Word is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. The battle for your friend’s mind is real, and we know that bipolar disorder, like all afflictions of the body and mind, is a result of the brokenness of this fallen world. Yet we serve a God who is greater than any disorder, any illness, and any stronghold of the enemy. He is the God who brings peace where there is chaos, clarity where there is confusion, and soundness where there is instability. The Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 that *"the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."*
We also recognize that your friend’s refusal to take medication is a complex issue. While we fervently pray for complete healing—whether through divine intervention or the wisdom of medical treatment—we must acknowledge that God often works through means, including medicine. Proverbs 17:22 tells us that *"a cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."* Similarly, Luke 5:31 reminds us that Jesus came to heal the sick, and He often used practical means alongside His miraculous power. We pray that your friend’s heart would be softened to receive the help they need, whether through medicine, counseling, or other forms of support, while trusting ultimately in the Lord’s healing power. If their refusal stems from fear, mistrust, or pride, we ask the Lord to break through those barriers and grant them humility and wisdom.
At the same time, we must address the spiritual dimension of this struggle. A sound mind is a gift from God, as 2 Timothy 1:7 declares: *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* If there are spiritual strongholds—such as unconfessed sin, bitterness, or even generational influences—we pray they would be exposed and broken in Jesus’ name. We also rebuke any spirits of confusion, despair, or instability that may be at work, declaring that no weapon formed against your friend shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to give life abundantly (John 10:10). We claim that abundance over your friend’s mind and emotions today.
We are also mindful that this situation can be wearying for you as you walk alongside your friend. We encourage you to continue to show Christlike love and patience, while also setting healthy boundaries for your own well-being. Galatians 6:2 tells us to *"bear one another’s burdens,"* but Galatians 6:5 also reminds us that *"each man will bear his own burden."* You cannot carry this alone, and we pray that the Lord would surround your friend with a community of believers who can support them in love and truth.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother in Christ who is bound by the chains of bipolar disorder. Lord, You are the God who formed his mind, who knit him together in his mother’s womb, and who knows the number of his days. You are not surprised by his struggles, nor are You overwhelmed by them. We ask that You would touch his mind with Your healing power, renewing it according to Romans 12:2, that he may discern Your perfect will. Where there is mania, bring peace. Where there is depression, bring hope. Where there is instability, bring the steadfastness of Your Spirit.
Lord, we pray for a breakthrough in his heart regarding treatment. If medication is part of Your plan for his healing, soften his heart to receive it. Give him wisdom to seek help and humility to accept it. Surround him with godly counsel, with medical professionals who act with integrity, and with believers who will speak life into his spirit. Remove any fear or pride that stands in the way of his wholeness.
We also pray against the spiritual forces that seek to keep him in bondage. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we bind every spirit of confusion, despair, and instability. We declare that his mind is under the lordship of Christ, and we ask You to fill him afresh with Your Holy Spirit, who brings power, love, and a sound mind. Let every thought be brought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
Father, we ask that You would use this trial to draw him closer to You. In his moments of clarity, let him sense Your presence. In his moments of chaos, let him hear Your voice saying, *"Peace, be still."* Remind him that You are his refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Let him know that he is not defined by his disorder but by his identity in Christ—redeemed, loved, and chosen.
We also lift up those who love and care for him, including our sister who has brought this request before us. Grant her endurance, wisdom, and discernment. Protect her heart from discouragement and fill her with Your peace as she trusts You in this journey.
Lord, we do not know the fullness of Your plan, but we trust that You are working all things together for good (Romans 8:28). Whether You choose to heal instantly, gradually, or through means, we surrender this situation to You. Our hope is not in medicine, nor in human effort, but in You alone. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Healer and Redeemer. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue to speak life over your friend, even when progress seems slow. Remind him of God’s promises, such as Philippians 4:6-7: *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* Keep pointing him to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. And remember, your prayers are not in vain—God hears, and He is at work.
