5.20 Depressed
12/20/21 • 10 min
We all struggle with feelings of depression and despair from time to time. Some of us may battle depression chronically or be diagnosed even with clinical depression, while others of us dip into short bouts now and then.
If depression is an ongoing struggle, may I encourage you to get help from a medical professional, and get honest with God about it too? Bring your feelings of despair to the Lord in prayer and process this hard emotion with Him.
Even if you aren't struggling with depression right now, take some time to pray along with us so that when you do face times of despair, you'll know how to pray your way through them.
Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!
Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get:
- A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
- Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
- A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
- Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
- A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use
I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge. Click here to download yours today.
Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.
Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message
We all struggle with feelings of depression and despair from time to time. Some of us may battle depression chronically or be diagnosed even with clinical depression, while others of us dip into short bouts now and then.
If depression is an ongoing struggle, may I encourage you to get help from a medical professional, and get honest with God about it too? Bring your feelings of despair to the Lord in prayer and process this hard emotion with Him.
Even if you aren't struggling with depression right now, take some time to pray along with us so that when you do face times of despair, you'll know how to pray your way through them.
Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!
Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get:
- A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
- Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
- A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
- Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
- A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use
I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge. Click here to download yours today.
Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.
Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message
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5.19 BONUS | An Interview with Bonnie Gray on Loneliness
Do you ever feel lonely even when you're surrounded by friends?
Then listen as Bonnie Gray shares her story. Even though she had a lot of friends and was super involved in church, she struggled with loneliness. But God was faithful (as he always is) and tenderly led her into a place of being seen, known and loved.
Bonnie is author of the books Finding Spiritual White Space as well as her new book Sweet Like Jasmine. She's also host of the Breathe podcast. You can find her on instagram at @thebonniegray.
Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!
Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get:
- A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
- Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
- A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
- Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
- A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use
I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge. Click here to download yours today.
Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.
Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message
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5.21 BONUS | An Interview with Wendy Speake on Depression
This week we get to hear Wendy Speake share how God has lead her through her journey of depression. My hope is that her story, as well as my own, will remind you of God's faithfulness and His goodness even in those hard places of our lives.
Wendy is a bestselling author and speaker. She's also a dear friend. We've co-hosted the 40-Day Sugar Fast that she has taken the lead on and thousands of women have come to know the freedom and the fullness in Jesus. You can find her on Instagram at @wendy_speake
If you are battling suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255
Wendy's Questions:
Am I getting enough sleep?
Am I having too much caffeine?
Am I eating too much sugar?
Am I getting enough exercise?
Am I eating enough protein?
Have I spent time in the Word today?
Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!
Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get:
- A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
- Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
- A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
- Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
- A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use
I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge. Click here to download yours today.
Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.
Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.
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