We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your friend Julja, and our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. We will certainly lift up Julja and this situation in prayer, but we want to address some biblical principles related to your request.
Firstly, it is important to understand that while suicide is a tragic and painful event, it is ultimately a result of the broken world we live in, marred by sin. The Bible tells us that God is the giver of life, and He alone has the authority to take it away (Job 1:21, WEB). Taking one's own life is a grave sin, but we must also remember that all sin can be forgiven through faith in Jesus Christ.
However, we must also clarify that our salvation is not based on our own deeds or goodness, but solely on the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. As Ephesians 2:8-9 (WEB) tells us, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast." We cannot earn our way into heaven, nor can we rely on our own goodness for salvation.
We encourage you to find comfort in the fact that God is a loving and merciful God. While we cannot judge Julja's heart or her eternal destination, we can trust that God knows all things and that His judgments are righteous and true.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with heavy hearts, mourning the loss of our friend Julja. Lord, we pray that You would have mercy on her soul, and that You would comfort those who are grieving her loss. We acknowledge that You alone are the judge of all things, and that Your judgments are right and true.
We also pray for Wyrmal, that You would comfort them in their time of need. Help them to cast all their cares upon You, knowing that You care for them (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). Give them peace that surpasses all understanding, and help them to trust in Your goodness and mercy.
Finally, Lord, we pray that this tragedy would serve as a reminder to us all of the brevity of life and the urgency of the gospel message. Help us to be bold in proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, that all may come to know Him as their Lord and Savior.
In Jesus' precious name, we pray. Amen.
If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ for your own salvation. It is only through Him that we can have eternal life and the forgiveness of sins. As Acts 4:12 (WEB) tells us, "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."
May the peace of God be with you during this difficult time.