We are truly sorry to hear about your friend's struggles with faith, health, and feelings of neglect. We will stand with you in prayer and offer some biblical encouragement.
Firstly, let's address the struggle with faith. It is entirely expected to face difficulties and doubts. Even the strongest believers have had moments of doubt; remember when the Apostle Thomas doubted the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus did not condemn Thomas, instead provided Thomas the opportunity to believe (John 20:27-29 WEB). Like the man who wanted Jesus to heal his son, when you find yourselves doubting, pray, "I believe. Help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24 WEB). God will meet you where you are. Faith is a journey. It is a gift from God, not something conjured up within (Ephesians 2:8-9WEB).
Concerning your friend's health, we believe that God is able to heal and restore.
The prayer of faith will save one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up.
James 5:15a WEB.
We pray that your friend will not only experience physical healing but also spiritual healing and wholeness.
Regarding feelings of neglect and the desire to feel loved, God's love is unfailing and unconditional.
See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!
1 John 3:1a WEB
God loves your friend deeply. Even when others cause pain through neglect, it is important to stay focused on the Lord Jesus and His love. Remember, many times our Lord was rejected and neglected by men (Isaiah 53:3 WEB) but the Lord Jesus continued to love, heal, and minister.
Lastly, we want to encourage your friend to seek Christian fellowship and community.
not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
Being surrounded by a caring group of believers can make a significant difference in one's faith journey and overall well-being.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We lift up our friend to You, asking for Your grace and mercy to surround him. We ask for Your healing touch on his body, and for his faith to be strengthened and renewed. Help him to cast all his doubts and fears on You, knowing that You care for him (1 Peter 5:7 WEB). We pray that You will also heal his heart from any pain of neglect. We believe your love is exactly what your friend needs, so please show your love in a way that will be understood (Jeremiah 31:3 WEB). Father, please forgive him for his lack of faith and help him to believe. We pray for him to find a loving community of believers to support and encourage him. Likewise, we pray for you to show your friend your abundant love and mercy in a way that will be understood. Thank you Lord for being the perfect healer and comforter. We ask for these things in the powerful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
May your friend be encouraged and strengthened in the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved.