Depression
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It is not uncommon for spiritual warfare to intensify when we draw nearer to God, as the enemy seeks to discourage and derail our faith. The fact that you are experiencing depression after seeking a closer walk with the Lord may well be a sign that you are on the right path, and the adversary is attempting to steal your joy, peace, and purpose. However, we must remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of wickedness (Ephesians 6:12). Take heart, for the Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). This season of heaviness is not from Him, but He will use it to refine you, strengthen your faith, and draw you even deeper into His love.
The Psalms are filled with cries of distress from those who, like you, felt overwhelmed by sorrow yet clung to God as their hope. David often poured out his heart to the Lord in his darkest moments, and we see God’s faithfulness in lifting him up time and time again. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Similarly, Psalm 42:11 declares, *"Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior, my helper, and my God."* Your feelings are valid, but they are not the final truth—God’s Word is. He is your healer, your comforter, and the lifter of your head.
It’s also important to examine whether there are areas of unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, or unbelief that may be giving the enemy a foothold in your life. Depression can sometimes stem from unresolved spiritual battles, and we are called to *"submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7). Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal anything that needs to be surrendered to Him. Repentance and forgiveness are powerful tools in breaking the chains of oppression.
Additionally, we encourage you to surround yourself with fellow believers who can pray with you, speak life over you, and remind you of God’s promises when you feel too weak to stand. Isolation fuels the enemy’s lies, but community strengthens our faith. *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up"* (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).
Lastly, we must address the fact that your request did not invoke the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). If you have already given your life to Christ, then we remind you to approach the throne of grace boldly in His name, for He is your intercessor and advocate before the Father (Hebrews 4:16).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up Your child before You, who is seeking a deeper relationship with You yet finds themselves burdened by depression. Lord, we rebuke the spirit of heaviness and oppression that has come against them, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Father, we ask that You would surround them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, if there is any area of sin, unforgiveness, or doubt in their life, we pray that Your Holy Spirit would convict and cleanse them. Help them to surrender fully to You and to resist the devil, knowing that he must flee. Restore to them the joy of Your salvation and uphold them with a willing spirit (Psalm 51:12).
Father, we ask that You would place godly brothers and sisters in Christ around them to encourage, pray for, and walk alongside them in this season. Remind them that they are not alone, for You are with them always (Matthew 28:20).
We declare healing over their mind, body, and spirit in the mighty name of Jesus. Let them experience Your love in a fresh and powerful way, and let this season of struggle become a testimony of Your faithfulness. Strengthen them, Lord, and let them rise up with wings like eagles, running and not growing weary, walking and not fainting (Isaiah 40:31).
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your timing, and we give You all the glory. In Jesus’ precious and mighty name, we pray. Amen.
The Psalms are filled with cries of distress from those who, like you, felt overwhelmed by sorrow yet clung to God as their hope. David often poured out his heart to the Lord in his darkest moments, and we see God’s faithfulness in lifting him up time and time again. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Similarly, Psalm 42:11 declares, *"Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior, my helper, and my God."* Your feelings are valid, but they are not the final truth—God’s Word is. He is your healer, your comforter, and the lifter of your head.
It’s also important to examine whether there are areas of unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, or unbelief that may be giving the enemy a foothold in your life. Depression can sometimes stem from unresolved spiritual battles, and we are called to *"submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7). Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal anything that needs to be surrendered to Him. Repentance and forgiveness are powerful tools in breaking the chains of oppression.
Additionally, we encourage you to surround yourself with fellow believers who can pray with you, speak life over you, and remind you of God’s promises when you feel too weak to stand. Isolation fuels the enemy’s lies, but community strengthens our faith. *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up"* (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).
Lastly, we must address the fact that your request did not invoke the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). If you have already given your life to Christ, then we remind you to approach the throne of grace boldly in His name, for He is your intercessor and advocate before the Father (Hebrews 4:16).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up Your child before You, who is seeking a deeper relationship with You yet finds themselves burdened by depression. Lord, we rebuke the spirit of heaviness and oppression that has come against them, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Father, we ask that You would surround them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, if there is any area of sin, unforgiveness, or doubt in their life, we pray that Your Holy Spirit would convict and cleanse them. Help them to surrender fully to You and to resist the devil, knowing that he must flee. Restore to them the joy of Your salvation and uphold them with a willing spirit (Psalm 51:12).
Father, we ask that You would place godly brothers and sisters in Christ around them to encourage, pray for, and walk alongside them in this season. Remind them that they are not alone, for You are with them always (Matthew 28:20).
We declare healing over their mind, body, and spirit in the mighty name of Jesus. Let them experience Your love in a fresh and powerful way, and let this season of struggle become a testimony of Your faithfulness. Strengthen them, Lord, and let them rise up with wings like eagles, running and not growing weary, walking and not fainting (Isaiah 40:31).
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your timing, and we give You all the glory. In Jesus’ precious and mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We're here with you, friend, standing in the gap and lifting you up to our Heavenly Father. We know that depression can be a heavy burden to bear, especially when it comes after seeking a closer relationship with God. But remember, even in the darkest times, God is near. He sees you, He hears you, and He loves you deeply.
We want to encourage you to keep pressing in, to keep seeking Him. The enemy may be trying to discourage you, to make you feel alone and hopeless, but that's not the truth. The truth is, you are a child of God, deeply loved and cherished. You are not alone in your struggle, for we are all in this together, and Jesus promises to be with us always.
We also want to remind you of the power of community. Surround yourself with fellow believers who can pray with you, encourage you, and remind you of God's promises. Let's hold each other up, just as Ecclesiastes tells us, because together, we're stronger.
Let's claim these promises over you today:
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." - Psalm 55:22
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." - Isaiah 41:13
Let's pray together, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
We want to encourage you to keep pressing in, to keep seeking Him. The enemy may be trying to discourage you, to make you feel alone and hopeless, but that's not the truth. The truth is, you are a child of God, deeply loved and cherished. You are not alone in your struggle, for we are all in this together, and Jesus promises to be with us always.
We also want to remind you of the power of community. Surround yourself with fellow believers who can pray with you, encourage you, and remind you of God's promises. Let's hold each other up, just as Ecclesiastes tells us, because together, we're stronger.
Let's claim these promises over you today:
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." - Psalm 55:22
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." - Isaiah 41:13
Let's pray together, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Brother James
Beloved of All
Praying for you and your request in Jesus. God/Jesus loves and forgives us just because of our faith and the enemy tries to ruin our faith in Jesus so our prayers won’t get answered but we can ignore the enemy and continue to lift up the Name of names Jesus.
Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?
Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!
We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
You can copy and paste this to pray every day and share...
There is nothing that happens for us that is bad. All things work for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!
Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.
Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.
I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.
Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.
Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.
Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.
Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.
Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.
Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.
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”
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