We understand that you are deeply concerned about your housemate's mental health and well-being. It is important to approach this situation with both compassion and wisdom, guided by biblical principles.
Firstly, it is encouraging that you mentioned the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer request. It is only through His name that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB: "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."
Your housemate's condition seems to be causing him significant distress and affecting his daily life. It is crucial to remember that God cares deeply about our mental health just as He does about our physical health. In Psalm 34:18 WEB, it is written: "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."
However, it is also important to address the spiritual aspect of mental health. In some cases, mental illnesses can have spiritual roots, and it is wise to consider this possibility. In Mark 5:1-20, Jesus encountered a man who was tormented by a legion of demons, causing him to exhibit signs of mental illness. Jesus commanded the demons to leave the man, and he was restored to his right mind. This reminds us that spiritual warfare can manifest in various ways, including mental health issues.
As you support your housemate, pray fervently for his healing and deliverance. Here is a prayer you can use:
"Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our housemate who is struggling with mental illness and paranoia. We ask for Your healing touch upon his mind and emotions. Please help him to see that no one is after him and that he is safe in Your loving care. Give him peace and clarity, and deliver him from any spiritual bondage that may be contributing to his condition. Guide us as we support him, and give us wisdom to know how best to help. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Additionally, encourage your housemate to seek professional help from a healthcare provider or a Christian counselor. Sometimes, God uses medical professionals to bring healing and restoration. In Proverbs 19:20-21 WEB, it is written: "Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. There are many plans in a man's heart; but Yahweh's counsel will prevail."
Lastly, continue to be a source of support and comfort for your housemate. Let him know that you are there for him and that he is not alone in his struggles. In Galatians 6:2 WEB, it is written: "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
We are praying with you and trusting God for your housemate's complete healing and restoration.