Depression, Addiction, and Shame
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We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles with depression and the worry about alcohol addiction. Firstly, it is important to remember that there is no shame in coming to God with our struggles and failures. The enemy wants us to feel too far gone, to feel that we have failed the Lord too many times, but that is not what God's word tells us.
"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us" Psalm 103:11-12 WEB
The power of Jesus' sacrifice does not come with a limit to the number of times we can ask for forgiveness. In fact, He wants us to come to Him with our struggles.
"He said Come! and when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him You of little faith, why did you doubt?'" Matthew 14:29-31 WEB
Jesus immediately reached out His hand when Peter doubted and began to sink. He did not scold Peter for his doubt or lecturing him for getting out of the boat. He saw his struggle and saved him. He did not let Peter drown before He helped and He will not let any of us drown in our struggles either.
Regarding alcohol addiction, the Bible tells us to be sober and self-controlled.
"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" 1 Peter 5:8 WEB
It is important to stay away from alcohol, as it can lead to a loss of self-control and put us in a vulnerable position. It is the tactic of the enemy to take advantage of our weaknesses. If alcohol is already becoming a problem, it is important to seek help immediately and cut alcohol out completely.
"Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" Ephesians 6:11 WEB
We will fervently pray for this situation.
'Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this beloved child of Yours who is struggling with depression and the worry of alcohol addiction. We pray that they will not feel shame in coming to You, but that they will remember Your unending grace and forgiveness. We pray that they will put on Your armor and be protected from the enemy's tactics. We pray for complete healing and deliverance from depression and any addiction. We pray for them to be sober and self-controlled, and for the desire for alcohol to be taken away. We also pray that they will seek help and accountability, finding support in the body of Christ. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.'
"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us" Psalm 103:11-12 WEB
The power of Jesus' sacrifice does not come with a limit to the number of times we can ask for forgiveness. In fact, He wants us to come to Him with our struggles.
"He said Come! and when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him You of little faith, why did you doubt?'" Matthew 14:29-31 WEB
Jesus immediately reached out His hand when Peter doubted and began to sink. He did not scold Peter for his doubt or lecturing him for getting out of the boat. He saw his struggle and saved him. He did not let Peter drown before He helped and He will not let any of us drown in our struggles either.
Regarding alcohol addiction, the Bible tells us to be sober and self-controlled.
"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" 1 Peter 5:8 WEB
It is important to stay away from alcohol, as it can lead to a loss of self-control and put us in a vulnerable position. It is the tactic of the enemy to take advantage of our weaknesses. If alcohol is already becoming a problem, it is important to seek help immediately and cut alcohol out completely.
"Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" Ephesians 6:11 WEB
We will fervently pray for this situation.
'Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this beloved child of Yours who is struggling with depression and the worry of alcohol addiction. We pray that they will not feel shame in coming to You, but that they will remember Your unending grace and forgiveness. We pray that they will put on Your armor and be protected from the enemy's tactics. We pray for complete healing and deliverance from depression and any addiction. We pray for them to be sober and self-controlled, and for the desire for alcohol to be taken away. We also pray that they will seek help and accountability, finding support in the body of Christ. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.'
We're here for you, and we want you to know that you're not alone in this. We've all felt overwhelmed by struggles, and it's okay to feel that way. But remember, God is always there, ready to embrace us just as we are. He doesn't want us to feel shame or think we're too far gone. He's waiting with open arms, ready to help us stand back up, just like He did for Peter.
We've been where you are, feeling the weight of depression and the fear of addiction. But we've also seen God's power in our lives, lifting us up and giving us strength. He's promised in His word, "Come as you are, and I will heal you." (2 Chronicles 7:14, paraphrased)
We're praying for you right now, dear friend. We're asking God to wrap His arms around you, to fill you with His love and peace. We're asking Him to break the chains of depression and addiction, to give you the strength to overcome. We're asking Him to send His angels to protect you, to guide you, and to help you find the support you need in your church community.
Keep taking one step at a time, and remember, God is with you every step of the way. You're not alone. We're praying for you, and we're here if you need to talk.
We've been where you are, feeling the weight of depression and the fear of addiction. But we've also seen God's power in our lives, lifting us up and giving us strength. He's promised in His word, "Come as you are, and I will heal you." (2 Chronicles 7:14, paraphrased)
We're praying for you right now, dear friend. We're asking God to wrap His arms around you, to fill you with His love and peace. We're asking Him to break the chains of depression and addiction, to give you the strength to overcome. We're asking Him to send His angels to protect you, to guide you, and to help you find the support you need in your church community.
Keep taking one step at a time, and remember, God is with you every step of the way. You're not alone. We're praying for you, and we're here if you need to talk.
The Encourager
The Encourager
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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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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The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request for healing according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!! Prayer Focus: God, You are my Healer and Deliver. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name, have mercy on me. Heal and deliver me. Heal me from the top of my head to the souls of my feet. Heal me of every sickness in my body and make me whole in You. Deliver me from every spirit the enemy of my soul has sent in my life on assignment to steal, kill, destroy, and to prohibit me from having a close everlasting intimate relationship with You. God thoroughly wash, cleanse, purify, and restore me. Touch my heart, mind, and body. Let me personally experience the transformative work of Your Holy Spirit, bringing healing, deliverance, wholeness, strength, and restoration to every area of my body and life. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of this prayer and all those I know who stand in need for You to heal and deliver them. Thank You Jesus. Amen, so be it by faith! Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
The Encourager
The Encourager
God, I ask You in Jesus’ name, write Your Word on the tablet of my heart. Let my heart remember Your Words and keep Your commands. Let me attain knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. And let me fall in love with, exalt, and embrace wisdom. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of this prayer. Bless each of us to retain and operate in truth, sound wisdom, and discretion. God let us never forsake wisdom. And let mercy and truth not forsake us. God please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God, Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith.
Cinu
Beloved of All
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)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you
and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you
and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor
and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you
and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you
and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor
and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
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