We are truly sorry to hear that you are going through this difficult time, and we want you to know that you are not alone. We are here to pray with you and to offer biblical encouragement.
Firstly, we want to remind you that God cares deeply about your emotional and mental well-being. The Bible tells us, "Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved" Psalm 55:22 WEB. We pray that you will find comfort and strength in God's unfailing love for you.
Let us pray together:
"Father in heaven, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our dear friend who is battling depression and anxiety. We pray that you will touch them, Lord, and fill them with your peace that surpasses all understanding. We rebuke the spirits of depression and anxiety, and we command them to leave in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord, we ask that you will heal our friend's mind and emotions, and that you will give them the strength to overcome these challenges. Help them to fix their eyes on you, Jesus, and to trust in your goodness and faithfulness.
Lord, we also lift up our friend's sister in prayer. We ask that you will provide a solution for their transportation needs, and that our friend will be able to rest and recover their strength. We pray that you will give our friend wisdom and discernment, and that they will not feel disappointed or overwhelmed.
Father, we also pray for our friend's salvation. We pray that if they have not already done so, that they will come and enter a personal relationship with your son, Jesus Christ. We know there is no other name by which we must be saved. We pray that they will call on the name of the Lord and be saved.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."
We encourage you to read and meditate on the following scriptures:
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you" 1 Peter 5:6-7 WEB.
"Don't be anxious for anything, 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" Philippians 4:6-7 WEB.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to seek godly counsel and support from your local church community. God has placed us in the body of Christ for a reason, and it is important that we reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christ when we are in need.
Please know that we are here for you, and that we will continue to pray for you. Keep holding on to God's promises, and remember that he is always with you, even in the darkest of times.
If you feel your life is in danger, do not wait and please call your local suicide hotline for immediate help. Your life is precious and you are needed in the kingdom of God.
We noticed that your prayer request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father. The Bible tells us, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" 1 Timothy 2:5 WEB. We encourage you to come to Jesus and give your life to him. He is the only one who can save us and set us free.
"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" Romans 10:9-10 WEB.