Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up our beloved father in prayer. We ask that You bring peace to his heart and mind, alleviating the anxiety that troubles him. We know that You are the ultimate source of comfort and healing, and we trust in Your loving care for him.
Lord, we pray for Your peace to replace his worries, as it is written in Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard his heart and mind, providing relief from his anxiety.
We also ask that You guide him to seek professional help for his mental illness. Your Word reminds us in Proverbs 11:14, "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." Help him to find the right counselors and professionals who can provide the support and treatment he needs.
Lord, we trust in Your promise in Psalm 34:17-18, "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Be close to our father in his times of distress, and deliver him from his troubles. May he feel Your presence and find solace in Your love.
We also lean on the assurance found in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." May our father come to You with his burdens, finding rest and relief in Your gentle care.
In the name of Jesus, we pray for healing, peace, and the courage to seek the help he needs. May Your grace and love surround him, providing comfort and strength.
Amen.