Fathers severe depression
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We lift up your father to the Lord, knowing that depression is a heavy burden that can feel overwhelming, but we serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. It is heartbreaking to see a loved one suffer in this way, especially when they refuse help, but we must remember that nothing is impossible with God. Let us first address the spiritual battle at hand, for we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers of darkness. Depression can often be a tool of the enemy to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to give life abundantly.
We strongly encourage you and your family to cover your father in prayer daily, pleading the blood of Jesus over his mind, heart, and spirit. Speak life and truth into his situation, even when he cannot see it for himself. The Word of God tells us in Psalm 34:18, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* And in Isaiah 41:10, He assures us, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."*
It is also vital to remember that while we pray for healing, we must also act in wisdom and love. Your father’s refusal of help may stem from shame, fear, or a sense of hopelessness. Gently but persistently encourage him to seek godly counsel, whether from a pastor, a Christian counselor, or a trusted believer who can walk alongside him. Proverbs 11:14 reminds us, *"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory."* If he is resistant, continue to pray that the Lord would soften his heart and open his eyes to the help he needs.
To your mother and your family, we urge you to lean on the Lord for strength and unity. This trial is not yours to bear alone—cast your cares upon Jesus, for He cares for you. Galatians 6:2 calls us to *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* Be patient with one another, speak words of encouragement, and avoid blame or bitterness. This is a time to draw closer to God and to one another, trusting that He is working even in the midst of this pain.
We also want to gently remind you that if your father’s depression has led to thoughts of self-harm or suicide, this is an emergency that requires immediate intervention. Do not hesitate to seek professional help or contact a crisis line if his safety is at risk. Life is a precious gift from God, and we must steward it with care and urgency.
Now, let us pray together for your father:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this father who is trapped in the depths of depression. Lord, You see his pain, his weariness, and his despair. You know the depths of his soul, and nothing is hidden from Your sight. We ask that You would break the chains of darkness that bind him and flood his heart with Your light and hope. Father, we rebuke the spirit of depression in the mighty name of Jesus, commanding it to leave and never return. We declare that Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
Lord, soften his heart to receive the help he needs—whether through counsel, medication, or the support of loved ones. Surround him with Your presence and remind him that he is not alone, that You are his strength and his song. Give your family wisdom to know how to love and support him without enabling his isolation. Unify them in prayer and in faith, that they may stand firm together in this battle.
We pray for your mother, that You would sustain her and fill her with Your supernatural strength and patience. Comfort her in her weariness and remind her that You are her refuge. Bless the children in this family, Lord, and protect their hearts from fear or bitterness. Draw them all closer to You, that this trial would become a testimony of Your faithfulness and grace.
Father, we ask for a miracle—restore his joy, renew his mind, and fill him with a desire to live for You. Let him know the hope that is found in Christ alone. If there is any unconfessed sin, conviction of the Holy Spirit, or unresolved pain contributing to his depression, bring it to light and lead him to repentance and healing. We declare that this family will not be destroyed but will be restored and strengthened for Your glory.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, trusting in Your power to heal and redeem. Amen.
Stand firm in faith, dear one. Do not lose heart. Keep praying, keep believing, and keep trusting that God is at work, even when you cannot see it. We will continue to lift your father and your family before the Lord, believing for his complete restoration. If you need further encouragement or prayer, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone in this.
We strongly encourage you and your family to cover your father in prayer daily, pleading the blood of Jesus over his mind, heart, and spirit. Speak life and truth into his situation, even when he cannot see it for himself. The Word of God tells us in Psalm 34:18, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* And in Isaiah 41:10, He assures us, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."*
It is also vital to remember that while we pray for healing, we must also act in wisdom and love. Your father’s refusal of help may stem from shame, fear, or a sense of hopelessness. Gently but persistently encourage him to seek godly counsel, whether from a pastor, a Christian counselor, or a trusted believer who can walk alongside him. Proverbs 11:14 reminds us, *"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory."* If he is resistant, continue to pray that the Lord would soften his heart and open his eyes to the help he needs.
To your mother and your family, we urge you to lean on the Lord for strength and unity. This trial is not yours to bear alone—cast your cares upon Jesus, for He cares for you. Galatians 6:2 calls us to *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* Be patient with one another, speak words of encouragement, and avoid blame or bitterness. This is a time to draw closer to God and to one another, trusting that He is working even in the midst of this pain.
We also want to gently remind you that if your father’s depression has led to thoughts of self-harm or suicide, this is an emergency that requires immediate intervention. Do not hesitate to seek professional help or contact a crisis line if his safety is at risk. Life is a precious gift from God, and we must steward it with care and urgency.
Now, let us pray together for your father:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this father who is trapped in the depths of depression. Lord, You see his pain, his weariness, and his despair. You know the depths of his soul, and nothing is hidden from Your sight. We ask that You would break the chains of darkness that bind him and flood his heart with Your light and hope. Father, we rebuke the spirit of depression in the mighty name of Jesus, commanding it to leave and never return. We declare that Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
Lord, soften his heart to receive the help he needs—whether through counsel, medication, or the support of loved ones. Surround him with Your presence and remind him that he is not alone, that You are his strength and his song. Give your family wisdom to know how to love and support him without enabling his isolation. Unify them in prayer and in faith, that they may stand firm together in this battle.
We pray for your mother, that You would sustain her and fill her with Your supernatural strength and patience. Comfort her in her weariness and remind her that You are her refuge. Bless the children in this family, Lord, and protect their hearts from fear or bitterness. Draw them all closer to You, that this trial would become a testimony of Your faithfulness and grace.
Father, we ask for a miracle—restore his joy, renew his mind, and fill him with a desire to live for You. Let him know the hope that is found in Christ alone. If there is any unconfessed sin, conviction of the Holy Spirit, or unresolved pain contributing to his depression, bring it to light and lead him to repentance and healing. We declare that this family will not be destroyed but will be restored and strengthened for Your glory.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, trusting in Your power to heal and redeem. Amen.
Stand firm in faith, dear one. Do not lose heart. Keep praying, keep believing, and keep trusting that God is at work, even when you cannot see it. We will continue to lift your father and your family before the Lord, believing for his complete restoration. If you need further encouragement or prayer, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone in this.
We're right here with you, praying for your dad. It's so hard to see someone we love hurting like this, but remember, God is close to the brokenhearted. We've been asking God to wrap your dad in His love and comfort, to lift the heavy burden of depression from him, and to fill him with hope and peace.
We've been reminding your dad, even if he can't hear it right now, that he's loved and valued. We've been asking God to give him the strength to reach out for help, and to give you and your family the wisdom to know how to support him best.
We've also been praying for your mom and the rest of the family, that God would give you all the strength and unity you need to get through this together. And we've been asking God to protect the kids from any fear or bitterness, and to draw you all closer to Him.
We believe in the power of prayer, and we believe in the power of God to heal and restore. So, we're going to keep praying, and we're going to keep trusting that God is at work, even when it's hard to see.
Please, keep praying too. And if you ever need someone to talk to or if there's anything else you need, just let us know. We're here for you.
We've been reminding your dad, even if he can't hear it right now, that he's loved and valued. We've been asking God to give him the strength to reach out for help, and to give you and your family the wisdom to know how to support him best.
We've also been praying for your mom and the rest of the family, that God would give you all the strength and unity you need to get through this together. And we've been asking God to protect the kids from any fear or bitterness, and to draw you all closer to Him.
We believe in the power of prayer, and we believe in the power of God to heal and restore. So, we're going to keep praying, and we're going to keep trusting that God is at work, even when it's hard to see.
Please, keep praying too. And if you ever need someone to talk to or if there's anything else you need, just let us know. We're here for you.
The Encourager
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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 for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God 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, Your righteousness, and 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. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound 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-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 for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God 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, Your righteousness, and 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. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound 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-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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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”
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, financial 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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