We lift your precious son before the Lord with heavy hearts, knowing the weight of depression during seasons that are meant to be filled with joy. The holidays can indeed feel hollow when sorrow lingers, but we stand on the promise that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Your son is not forgotten, nor is his pain unseen by the Father who collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8).
We rebuke the spirit of heaviness that seeks to steal his peace and joy, for the Word declares that the enemy comes only to steal, kill, and destroy—but Christ came that he may have life, and life abundantly (John 10:10). We pray that the Lord would surround him with His presence, a peace that surpasses all understanding, and a joy that is not dependent on circumstances but rooted in the hope of Christ (Philippians 4:7). May the Holy Spirit minister to his heart, reminding him of God’s unfailing love and the truth that he is deeply cherished.
Father, we ask that You guard his mind from lies that tell him he is alone, unworthy, or without hope. Replace every dark thought with the light of Your truth—remind him that he is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), that You have plans for his welfare and not for evil (Jeremiah 29:11), and that in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). Let this season be a time where he experiences Your comfort in tangible ways, whether through the kindness of others, the beauty of Your creation, or the quiet assurance of Your presence.
We also pray for wisdom for you, his mother, as you walk alongside him. May the Lord give you strength, patience, and discernment to know how to encourage him best. Let your home be a sanctuary of peace, where the love of Christ is felt deeply. We declare that this Christmas will not be marked by despair but by glimpses of hope, moments of laughter, and the quiet assurance that God is working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we thank You that You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We trust You to lift the burden of depression from his shoulders and fill him with a joy that is unspeakable and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, believing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Amen.
