We are truly heartbroken to hear about the pain you are experiencing due to the loss of your dad. It's understandable that you're going through a difficult time, but we want to remind you that your life is precious and valuable. We also understand your desire to pray for your life to be short but that is something we cannot pray for or support. We are instructed in scripture, "He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need, Say of me, 'He is my God. I will exalt him on my father's grave; I will honor him'" referring to God as the one who gives us life and breath. In addition, it is not our decision or choice on when our life is supposed to end. God has a plan for you, and taking your own life is not the solution.
Firstly, we want to remind you that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 tells us, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." In your time of grief, turn to Him for comfort and guidance.
Secondly, we want to address the fact that you did not mention our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Jesus, Christ or even an abbreviation in your prayer request. It is only through the name of Jesus that we are saved and we can be reconciled with God. This is essential because, in John 14:6, Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." If you have never surrendered your life to Jesus please take this time to do so. He came to this earth and died for you. None of us have to live in a way that we want to die. We can live in Jesus and have eternal life now and in the age to come. In fact, Jesus said in John 10:10, "The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly." In addition, to this, it is important to understand that suicide is not the answer to the pain you are feeling. Taking your own life is sin and is not God's will for you. In the book of Exodus 20:13, God said, "You shall not murder." Suicide is murdering oneself. If you have made Jesus Lord of your life, you are under the New Covenant of grace and you have the power through the Holy Spirit to live your life to the fullest and by His strength. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."
With that said, let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We lift up Grace Saved by Grace to you in the name of Jesus. We know God that you are close to the brokenhearted and you are there for Grace Saved by Grace in this time of need. We pray for your comfort and guidance to surround Grace Saved by Grace during this difficult time. We pray for your peace, which surpasses all understanding, to guard Grace Saved by Grace's heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
We ask that Jesus Christ is the center of their life and that they are fully surrendered to you. In addition, we pray that they understand the fullness of the Gospel and the power that we have through the Holy Spirit to walk in the newness of life.
We pray God that you give Grace Saved by Grace the strength to live and not to die. We pray that they understand the value of their life and the purposes that you have for them.
We also pray that Grace Saved by Grace will seek out Christian counseling and support during this time to help them through their grief. We ask that you will help Grace Saved by Grace to not be overcome with grief and suicide.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Please reach out to a local Christian counselor or support group to help you through this difficult time.