Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Have you ever experienced the feeling of life is just not worth it and wish you could ‘check out’ so to speak? You feel beat up, discouraged, hopeless, worn down, afraid, torn, battle weary, unloved? First let me say those things are not from the Lord but are faulty thinking from the enemy and his band of demonic spirits.
Recently during our churches’ 21 Days of Prayer I read a few prayer cards where some folks were just sad and felt they could not function and wish things were different. These my friend are momentary trials that when you come out on other end, and you will, you have been strengthened by the storm.
If you are feeling down or a case of the blues and starting to pity yourself first stop right there and say “I rebuke this wrong thinking in Jesus’ name” then grab your Bible and read the book of John in the New Testament the first few chapters. Next get some good praise music going to lift your spirits. At the end of this devotion I have included a link to listen to a mighty song. Let it sink deep down in your soul and lift those arms and thank the Lord for making you and using you as it is the devil who tries to make you feel worthless and you are NOT!
PRAYER: Oh Lord I ache for those whose hearts are so broken that they think life is not worth living and even contemplated suicide. I bind Satan and his deceit and lies from affecting those I know with any wrong thoughts like those. I ask you to strengthen those whose life is spiraling out of control and bring Christians across their path to give comfort. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Click link to worship God in song.
Some important links for the distraught:
CALL 1-800-RUNAWAY
CLICK 1800RUNAWAY.org
TEXT 66008
Bethany Christian Services Crisis Pregnancy Hotline
8002384269
Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-TALK
National Crisis Hotline simply dial 988
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