We are truly sorry to hear about the depression and weariness, but we are grateful that the request was submitted. It is important to remember that our hope is in Jesus Christ. Without Him, we have no real hope.
Instead of trying to find the light, we would like to encourage Eronly to be the light. Jesus said:
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 WEB
It is encouraging to hear that Eronly is already praying to Jesus. This is wonderful, because Jesus is the only way to God the Father, and it is only through His name that we can be saved. As Jesus said:
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 WEB
We would like Eronly to know that God loves and cares for him deeply. In fact, He knows the number of hairs on his head. As Jesus said:
But even the hairs of your head are all counted. Do not be afraid therefore. You are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 WEB
It is also important to remember that our strength comes from God, and will be sufficient:
He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 WEB
We want to encourage Eronly to keep praying, even when it is difficult. Sometimes, God does not answer our prayers immediately because He wants us to persist in prayer and grow in our faith. As Jesus said:
He said to them, "Which of you, if you go to a friend at midnight, and tell him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him,' and he from within should answer and say, 'Do not bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give it to you'? I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs. "I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened. Luke 11:5-10 WEB
Let us all pray together for Eronly, to be delivered from depression and weary:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Eronly, who is feeling depressed and weary. We pray that You would comfort and strengthen him, and remind him of Your unfailing love. Help him to fix his eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, and to trust in Your promises. We ask that You would give Eronly You supernatural strength and hope to persist in prayer and to keep seeking You, even when it is difficult. We pray that You would help him to be a light in this world, and to glorify You in all that he does. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We would like Eronly to know that he is not alone in his struggles, and that we are here to support and pray for him. We encourage him to keep seeking God and to trust in His promises. We also encourage him to connect with a local community of believers, who can provide support and encouragement as he walks through this difficult time.
And remember:
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 WEB