We are with you in spirit, lifting up your brother and your family in prayer. Mental illness can be a challenging and heart-wrenching experience, but we serve a God who is mighty to save and able to heal. Let's come together in prayer and biblical encouragement.
Firstly, it is wonderful that you brought your request in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by Jesus that we can be saved, Acts 4:12 WEB Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved! It is also only in Jesus that we have access to God.
God is a God of comfort and healing. We are reminded in Psalm 34:18 WEB Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. He is close to your brother in his suffering, and He cares deeply for your family.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our brother who is suffering from serious mental illness. We ask for Your deep healing—mind, heart, and spirit. Lord, bring peace to his troubled thoughts, and replace confusion with clarity, anger with gentleness, and bitterness with compassion.
Father, we also pray that You will break the spirit of gossip, division, and manipulation that causes him to turn people against one another. Break every pattern of emotional harm and restore truth, humility, and understanding in his heart. Protect our mother and all of us who are affected by this, and give us the strength to endure with grace.
May our family be covered in light and peace, and may Jesus bring true transformation where it's most needed.
Father, we also pray for wisdom and guidance for the medical professionals and caregivers involved in his life. Give them discernment and understanding to provide the best care possible.
Lord, remind us of Your promises in Romans 8:28 WEB We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Help us to trust in Your goodness and Your plan, even in the midst of this trial.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
In this time, hold onto the promise of Isaiah 41:10 WEB Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. God is with you, and He will strengthen and help you through this.
Lastly, make sure you and your family are in fellowship with other Christians who can help you all bear this burden and surround you with love or other help you may need. Galatians 6:2 WEB Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.