For Those Dealing with Depression
Faithful Father,
Lift up all who are struggling in the throes of depression. Intervene and keep them from being dragged down deeper into the depths. Whether or not they have been clinically diagnosed, your peace provides real power for those who struggle with any measure of depression. Your presence and your ever-present promises are a life-line to those who feel sunk or are sinking. Deflect their thinking away from negative thoughts that tear down or discourage. Instead, fix their thoughts on what is good, positive, and pure. Allow them to dwell on all you have done for them in the past, present, and future, always keeping your Word and always acting on behalf of your people. Counter any lies they are believing with the truths of Scripture. Where medication has shown promise or has been helpful, grant the doctors who prescribe it the wisdom to administer it properly and continue to bless its effectiveness. In whatever way you see fit, bring them out of the darkness into your wonderful light, restoring for them the hope we all can have in you.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.