We are so grateful to hear that your son has returned home, safe and alive. Let us continue to pray for him and for you, that God will bring complete restoration and healing to your family.
Firstly, we commend you for praying in Jesus' name, as it is only through Him that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" And in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up this beloved mother and her son. Thank You, Lord, for bringing him home safely. We ask that You continue to cover him under the blood of Jesus, protecting him from all harm and danger.
Father, we pray that You will mend his heart and work in his life. You know the struggles he has faced with depression and mental illness, and we trust that You are more than able to heal him and restore him. As it is written in Matthew 19:26 WEB: "With God all things are possible."
Lord, we ask that You will remove any negative influences from his life, anyone who would encourage him to stay away or engage in destructive behaviors like drug use. Surround him with godly counsel and positive influences.
We also pray for his mother, that You will give her strength, wisdom, and peace as she supports her son. Help her to trust in You and to rest in Your promises.
Father, we ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Continue to trust in God, knowing that He is faithful and that He loves your son even more than you do. Be encouraged by the words of 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."
Keep praying and keep trusting, knowing that God is at work in your son's life. Ensure that you are both surrounded by a community of believers who can support and encourage you both. If there are any signs of the mental illness or depression worsening, do not hesitate to seek professional help, in addition to prayer and spiritual support. God can work through doctors and counselors as well.
Lastly, remember the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 WEB: "'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' says Yahweh, 'thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.'" Trust that God has a good plan for your son's life.