Some years back, I struggled with depression. It was a really difficult time in life as I had two small children and stayed at home for the first time in my life. It was quite a transition for me. I am sure many of you can relate to this transition. It was a blessing but also a very uncertain time. I have always believed in the power of prayer in my life. However, during this period I really realized how life-changing prayer was in my life. I began praying and asked a couple of my close friends to pray also for my healing from the depression I was feeling at the time. I began praying Bible verses the Lord brought to my mind. For me, it made all the difference in my thoughts and feelings! I began to fill myself with verses instead of the “empty” places I felt. Have you ever been there in your “thought life?” It is where Satan will try to attack us and make us feel isolated and alone. We are never alone if we trust Jesus as our Lord and Savior! I ended up overcoming my depression through prayer and relying on Jesus to see me through that transition in my life.
If you find yourself in a time of depression or transition, I pray that you would trust Jesus and call on Him in prayer. He is always waiting with open arms. Jesus is the answer and hope that you are looking for in life! A good place to start is prayer and reading the Bible. If you are not sure where to start I suggest Psalms or Proverbs. The Lord will meet you right where you are.
