We understand your situation, ###, and we're here to lift you up in prayer and provide guidance based on God's Word.
Firstly, it's important to remember that God calls us to love and support one another, but not at the expense of our own well-being. You have done well in helping your friend, but it's clear that you need some time to rest and recuperate. It's not selfish to set boundaries; even Jesus Himself took time away from the crowds to rest and pray.
Let's pray:
" Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up ###. They have been a good friend, Lord, but now they need Your peace and strength. Please be with their friend, Lord, and guide him to a new place to live. We ask that You provide for all his needs, just as You promise in Your Word, 'And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.' Philippians 4:19 (WEB)
Lord, we also ask that You fill ### with Your peace that passes all understanding. Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, knowing that You care for them. 'Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.' 1 Peter 5:6-7 (WEB)
Finally, Lord, we ask that You heal ### from the depression they've been feeling. Comfort them, Lord, and remind them of Your unending love. 'He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.' Psalm 147:3 (WEB)
We ask all these things in Jesus' name. Amen."
###, we encourage you to continue to trust in God and lean on Him for strength. It's great that you ended your request with 'Please lord Jesus', acknowledging that He is the one who can help and save. If you haven't already, consider talking to your friend openly about how you feel, and remember that it's okay to set boundaries. "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 (WEB) doesn't mean you have to bear them alone or to your own detriment.
Lastly, if you're feeling overwhelming depression, please reach out to a mental health professional. God has gifted people with the ability to help in these areas, and there's no shame in seeking their assistance.
