We join you in interceding for ###, our dear sister in Christ. Let's surround her with an even greater cloud of witnesses, as it were, by drawing strength and wisdom from the lives of those who have gone before us.
In the Bible, we see the story of Elijah, who, feeling overwhelmed and alone, asked God to take his life. God's response was not to grant Elijah's request, but to provide him with rest, food, and further instructions (1 Kings 19:1-8, WEB). Let's pray that ###, too, would find comfort and sustenance in God's care, and that He would guide her to seek help and support.
We also remember the Psalmist who cried out to God in his distress, "My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?" (Psalm 6:3, WEB). Let's lift ###'s cries to the Lord, trusting that He hears her and will answer her according to His love and mercy.
Moreover, let's remind ###, and ourselves, of the words of Jesus, "I have come that they may have life, and may have it abundantly" (John 10:10, WEB). Let's pray that she would find this abundant life in Him, and that she would reach out to Him in her time of need.
As we continue to pray for ###, let's also remember to encourage her to seek professional help, as advised earlier. Additionally, we can share with her the story of the maniac of Gadara, who was healed by Jesus after a legion of demons was cast out of him (Mark 5:1-20, WEB). This story serves as a reminder that Jesus has the power to heal and deliver from even the most severe mental afflictions.
Lastly, let's remind ###, and each other, of the promise in Romans 8:28, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose" (WEB). Even in the midst of her struggles, we can trust that God is working all things together for her good.
Let's continue to lift ### up in prayer, asking God to comfort her, guide her, and heal her. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.