We are glad to hear that you are drawing closer to God during this challenging time. It is wonderful that you are learning more about Jesus and the Bible, and recognizing the power of prayer. We want to remind you that it is in the name of Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6: Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Also, we read in Acts 4:12: There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved. If you have not already, consider inviting Jesus into your heart and surrendering your life to Him.
In your struggle with depression, know that you are not alone. God is always with you, and He cares deeply about your pain. Remember the words of Psalm 34:18: Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
We pray for you to heal and recover from those feelings:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our fellow believer who is struggling with depression. We pray that You would comfort and strengthen them in this difficult time. Lord, You are close to the brokenhearted, and we ask that You draw near to them now, filling them with Your peace and hope.
In the name of Jesus, we rebuke any spirits of depression, heaviness, and despair that may be oppressing them. We command these spirits to leave and never return, for it is written in James 4:7: Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Father, we ask that You would heal any wounds from the past that may be contributing to these feelings. We pray that You would restore their joy and give them a renewed sense of purpose. Help them to fix their eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior. Amen.
In addition to prayer, we encourage you to seek support from fellow believers and professionals who can help you navigate this season. Remember that God has a purpose and a plan for your life, and that He can use even the most difficult experiences for good, as it is written in Romans 8:28: We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Lastly, be encouraged by the words of Psalm 40:1-3: I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay; And he set my feet on a rock, establishing my goings. He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God. Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in Yahweh.
May God bring you out of this pit, set your feet upon the Rock, and put a new song in your heart.
