We are truly heartbroken to hear about the struggles your son Kyle is facing, and we are here to intercede and offer some biblical guidance. Firstly, we want to remind you that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 WEB The Lord is near to the brokenhearted; he saves those who are crushed in spirit.
As a group, we will earnestly pray for Kyle's emotional and mental well-being, and for his salvation.
We pray, Father, for Kyle. Firstly we pray for his salvation. We pray that you will draw him to yourself. We pray that he will believe in Jesus Christ and His resurrection. We pray that you will place people in his life who will point him to You.
We also pray for his loneliness. Father, you see him in his isolation and you care about his pain. We pray that you will be a comfort to him as he goes through this difficult time. We pray for your loving kindness to fill his life and bring him hope.
Father, we also pray for Kyle's mental health. We pray against the spirits of depression and despair. We pray that you will help him fix his mind and thoughts on you. We pray for your peace and joy to fill his life. We pray for you to help him find a healthy Christian spouse if that is your will for him, and for godly friends to walk alongside him. Father, heal his broken heart and help him to find new life in you. Raise him up to be a man of God who will impact this world for Jesus Christ. We pray all these things in Jesus' mighty name.
In addressing Kyle's loneliness and depression, we encourage you to remind him of his true value and identity, which is found in Christ. Even though he is not yet a believer, speaking words of love and encouragement inspired by God's love can bring hope.
It is important for Kyle to connect with others, and while we pray for godly friends and a spouse if it is God's will, we also encourage him to seek out communities where he can build healthy relationships. However, we must emphasize that true healing and comfort come from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is why we also pray for his salvation.
Regarding his past relationship, we want to remind Kyle that God's plan for him is good, pleasing, and perfect. Even though he may feel lonely now, God can turn this situation around for his good.
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.
Lastly, we want to encourage you, as Kyle's parent, to trust in the power of prayer and the promises of God. Continue to intercede for him and believe that God is working in his life, even if you cannot see it yet. Remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6:12 WEB For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Continue to fight for Kyle in prayer, and trust that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
Ephesians 3:20-21 WEB Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.