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Despondency


Praying for God’s help when all seems lost

We all have those miserable times when life situations bring us down. I have them. When they have happened to me, in the past, it seems like they began with a single depressing event or maybe it was one negative thought. Then there were two, then three, and the next thing I knew, I was feeling overwhelmed. Not long after that, I was feeling out of control, my situation hopeless. Believe me; for sure we’re not alone in our troubles! We have a most compassionate, understanding God, and all we need to do is seek Him in prayer. He is so faithful to take our clouds of doom, and our temporary state of despondency away when we pray to Him. I can testify to this because I have experienced His generous mercy through my own prayers.

Charles Spurgeon in his book; Spurgeon on Prayer and Spiritual Warfare said; “Do you see that the Lord’s promises have many fulfillments? They are waiting now to pour their treasures into the lap of those who pray. God is willing to repeat the biographies of His saints in us. He is waiting to be gracious and to load us with His benefits (Ps. 68:19, KJV). Does this not lift prayer up to a high level?”

Are you feeling overwhelmed right now? Here is what I suggest; find yourself a quiet place, close the door on the world, and open His Word. Seek these His Scriptures and consider the love of whom you are seeking counsel with. That someone is almighty God! He is going to turn your night into day, and fix all that is broken in your life.

Beth Moore, in her book: Praying God’s Word; offers some powerful prayers for despondency. Here are a couple of her prayers I find helpful. I believe her suggested prayers can be very beneficial for everyone. Read her book because she has other wonderful prayers and suggestions for praying God’s Word.

“Lord God, I am hard pressed on every side, but I don’t have to be crushed; I am perplexed, but I do not have to be in despair.” (2 Cor. 4:8)

“Father, even the great apostle Paul did not want us to be uninformed about the hardships he suffered in the province of Asia. He, too, was under great pressure, far beyond his ability to endure, so that he despaired even of life.” (2 Cor. 1:8) “Even many of Your mightiest servants have despaired of life. Like them, however, I must stand once again in Your strength and courage and allow You to pour Your life back into me.”

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