We are truly saddened to hear about your friend's struggle with his faith and his will to live. It is important to 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. As it says in Ephesians 6:12 WEB For we do not wrestle 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. Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.
Firstly, we need to lift your friend up in prayer, asking God to strengthen his faith and give him a sense of purpose. Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our dear friend who is struggling with his faith and his will to live. We pray that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way, that he would know the depth of Your love for him. As 1 John 4:9,10 WEB says, By this God's love was revealed in us, that God has sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
We pray that You would give him the will to live and the strength to overcome the battles he is facing. Remind him that You have a plan and a purpose for his life, and that You are always with him, even in his darkest hours.
We also pray for wisdom and guidance for our friend who submitted this request. Show them how to be a true friend in this situation, and give them the words to speak that would bring comfort and hope. In Jesus name, Amen.
Secondly, it is important to be there for your friend, to listen to him and to show him the love of Christ. Encourage him with the truth of God's Word, reminding him that God has a plan and a purpose for his life. Share the good news of the gospel with him, that Jesus Christ came to save our souls, We believe in the gospel message of John 3:16, 17 WEB For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God didn't send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him. This is the only way to salvation and true eternal life.
Lastly, we will rebuke the misconception that God does not care. God cares about your friend and everyone more than anyone else. As it says in Matthew 10:29-31 WEB Aren't two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father's will, but the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
Finally, we will remind you to pray without ceasing. We cannot truly help others without calling on the only one who can, and that is Jesus Christ. We are all sinners and have fallen short of the glory of God. We can only come to him believing in Jesus Christ.