Anxiety and depression

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We understand that you're going through a difficult time, struggling with anxiety and depression. We are here to pray with you and provide biblical encouragement. Firstly, let's remember that our help comes from the Lord, as it is written in Psalm 121:1-2, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth."

We also read in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."

It's important to note that you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer. We must remember that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved.

We need to clarify that we are never promised in the Bible a peaceful life in the sense of avoiding ailments and difficulties that are the result of the curse on humanity. We can be assured the opposite, In John 16:33, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world." and in Acts 14:22 We must through many afflictions enter into the Kingdom of God.

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who is struggling with anxiety and depression. Lord, you know the depths of their struggles and fears. We ask that you comfort them and guide them through this difficult time. Help them to cast all their anxieties on you, because you care for them.

We pray that you will guard their heart and mind with your peace. In the trying times you will help them to find their strength and courage in you. Remind them that you are always with them and will keep them safe from sin and all evil and that your eyes are always upon the righteous and your ears are attentive to their prayer, as in 1 Peter 3:12.

Help them to trust in you, Lord, and to lean not on their own understanding. Give them the wisdom and discernment to make decisions that align with your will. Guide them in the way everlasting in the name of Jesus Christ.

We also pray that if this anxiety and depression is due to unconfessed sin or a sinful lifestyle, that you will convict them of that sin and lead them to a life of repentance and restoration. And if there is any reason why you have allowed this anxiety and depression, and there is something you desire for them to learn or understand through this situation, we ask that you will reveal this to them, so that they may grow in you and your word.

We ask all of these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Finally, dear brother/sister, we encourage you to seek godly counsel and support from fellow believers and your local church body. Remember that you are not alone in your struggles. God is always with you, and we are here to support you in prayer and counsel.
 
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We're here for you, just as you are. We understand that life can be tough, and it's okay to not be okay all the time. We're here to walk through this with you, just like we would with a friend or family member.

We want to remind you of the promise in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." God sees your struggle, and He's right there with you. He's not surprised by your anxiety or depression, and He's not judging you for it. He's there, ready to comfort and heal.

We also want to encourage you with the words of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." God is the Father of compassion, and He's comforting you right now. He's also using your struggles to equip you to comfort others in the future.

Remember, it's okay to ask for help. It's okay to not have all the answers. It's okay to not be strong all the time. We're here to pray with you, to listen, and to encourage you. We're in this together, just as we would be if we were sitting beside you.

Let's pray together: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up our friend who is struggling with anxiety and depression. Lord, you know their fears and their pain. We ask that you would comfort them, that you would give them peace that surpasses understanding. Help them to trust in you, to lean on you, and to find their strength in you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
 
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so.
Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 
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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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