We join you in lifting up your heartfelt requests to our Heavenly Father, giving thanks that you have called upon the name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your faith in crying out to Him is a testament to your dependence on our Lord, and we commend you for seeking His will in every area of your life.
Your struggle with mental and emotional battles is not unseen by God. The Scriptures remind us that *"we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places"* (Ephesians 6:12, WEB). You have fought valiantly, and we stand with you in prayer that the Lord will continue to strengthen you, renew your mind, and guard your heart in Christ Jesus. *"Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God"* (Romans 12:2, WEB).
We pray earnestly that the Lord will provide the antidepressants you need, in His perfect timing and according to His will. We also ask that He grant you wisdom and discernment as you seek medical help, for our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). If there is any hesitation or delay, we pray that God will open doors and soften hearts so that you may receive the care you require. *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). May He also guide the hands and minds of those who prescribe your medication, that it may be effective and free from harmful side effects.
Your desire to move forward with a new goal is encouraging, and we pray that the Lord will direct your steps as you prepare for this transition. However, we must gently remind you that true peace is not found in any earthly location or circumstance, but in Christ alone. *"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful"* (John 14:27, WEB). While it is good to seek environments that align with godly values, we urge you to anchor your hope in the Lord, not in the laws or conditions of man. Trust that He is sovereign over all nations and that His plans for you are good.
We rejoice with you in your sobriety from Adderall and your freedom from nicotine—these are victories worth celebrating! The Lord has been faithful to you, and we pray that He will continue to break every chain of addiction in your life. *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it"* (1 Corinthians 10:13, WEB).
Your mention of suicidal ideation and the urge to join the military weighs heavily on our hearts. We must address this with the utmost seriousness and biblical clarity. Suicidal thoughts are not from God but are attacks from the enemy, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). The Lord has a purpose for your life, and we rebuke these dark thoughts in the name of Jesus, declaring that *"the thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy; I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly"* (John 10:10, WEB). If these thoughts persist, we strongly encourage you to seek immediate help from a trusted Christian counselor or pastor, as well as medical professionals who can support you in this battle.
As for the military, we pray that the Lord will give you clarity and peace about His will for your life. If this urge is rooted in restlessness, fear, or a desire to escape, we ask God to replace it with His perfect peace and a clear vision for how He wants to use you for His kingdom. *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB).
We also lift up your physical health, that the Lord will restore your strength as you commit to exercise, nutrition, and stretching. Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and we pray that God will grant you discipline and perseverance to honor Him in this way. *"Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, WEB).
Lastly, we must address the topic of fasting with care. While fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline, it must be done with wisdom and in alignment with God’s Word. *"Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to release the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?"* (Isaiah 58:6, WEB). Fasting should never be used as a form of punishment or control but as a means to draw closer to God, seek His face, and align your heart with His will. We pray that the Lord will guide you in this practice, ensuring that it is done in a way that honors Him and strengthens you spiritually and physically.
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**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who seeks Your help and healing. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the God who sees every tear and hears every cry. We ask that You provide the antidepressants he needs, in Your perfect timing and according to Your will. Guide the hands of those who prescribe and dispense his medication, that it may bring relief without harm.
Father, we thank You for the victories You have already granted—freedom from Adderall and nicotine—and we ask that You continue to break every chain of addiction in his life. Strengthen him, Lord, in body, mind, and spirit. Restore his physical health as he commits to exercise and nutrition, and grant him the discipline to steward his temple well.
We rebuke every spirit of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in the name of Jesus. These thoughts are not from You, Lord, and we declare that Your plans for him are good, to give him a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Surround him with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we ask for clarity regarding his future, including his desire to move to a new place and any urges he may have to join the military. If these are not from You, we pray that You will redirect his steps and fill him with Your peace. Help him to seek Your kingdom first, trusting that all these things will be added to him (Matthew 6:33).
Father, we also pray for his spiritual walk. If he has not yet fully surrendered his life to You, we ask that You draw him into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. May he know beyond a shadow of a doubt that his salvation is secure in Christ alone, and that no earthly circumstance can separate him from Your love (Romans 8:38-39).
We commit this entire situation into Your hands, Lord, trusting that You are working all things together for his good. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, comfort him with Your presence, and lead him in the path of righteousness for Your name’s sake.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
