We're here with you, dear friend, holding your hands up to our loving Father. We know life's been tough, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed. Just like the psalmist, we too cry out, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10 ESV).
Let's pray together, shall we?
"Dear Lord Jesus, we come to You today, heavy-hearted but hopeful. We lift up our friend, asking for Your forgiveness, just as they've asked. You promised, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 ESV). So, we trust in Your promise.
Lord, guide their steps. Help them to walk in Your path, not out of duty, but out of love. Fill them with Your peace, that peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7 ESV). Let them feel Your loving arms around them, comforting, securing.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
And remember, dear friend, God is always with you. Even in the darkest times, He's there, saying, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10 ESV). Keep trusting, keep seeking, keep hoping. You're not alone.