Severe depression - Need prayers

[Snow Angel]

 

[Jase]

I truly have prayed for you, Jase!

I suffer from severe depression & isolation as well ~ I found that talking to my Pastor at church helps A LOT!!! Not only mentally, but spiritually. He has helped me to become closer to God as a result of my difficulties.

Would you please try talking to your Pastor? Even if he can't talk to you on a regular basis, I'm sure he could direct you to someone in the church who can. Then you'll have a regular friend to talk to, one who can strengthen your walk with God.

Prayers up for you, my brother in Christ!

Right now I don't attend church. I have to work on Sundays right now, and I'm Messianic, so I don't really feel comfortable in church or synagogue since I'm a "half breed".

 

[Jase]

I've been through some rough times when I've thought, why aren't you helping me, Lord? I've learned through those hardtimes, the Lord works in His on time for us. It says in the bible that Jesus knows all the sufferings we go through. God allows us to have painful times. He does this so that as we work through them we can become stronger people. Cling to Him and never let go. Read Psalm 103:8-14. He loves you with all His heart; please don't ever doubt this. I'll keep praying for you. If you want, I'll be your friend. Pm me if you ever need or want to talk.

Is there anyway to get an indication of how long God is going to test us with something? It's so frustrating that I've been dealing with this so long, and see no hope of it changing. I wish God would at least talk to me about it to reassure me he will intervene eventually. All I feel now though, is God is never going to bother since he hasn't in many years. At least Job got to have a one on one with God. I'm completely in the dark about why I'm dealing with this.

 

[Criada]

Isaiah 50:10
Let him who walks in the dark,
who has no light,
trust in the name of the LORD
and rely on his God.


Don't have any answers, brother - I am in a very dark place myself at the moment...
But God loves you, infinitely more than you can ever understand.
And one day it will be clear.
Just hold on, even when you can't see Him. Because He *is* still there, and He is working.
Praying for you very much.

 

[TrinityFrEak]

Jase, kno this God never ignors u and he is always by your side! he watches as u sleep, and he there with u in the storm when ur dripping wet and feeling as if u have nothing and nobody. For God to answer your prays u have to lay it at His Feet ! and KeeP It There, so he will be able to tend to it. If u pick up ur burden many times he hasn't worked on it quit yet, and thats wat i think your doing, is you keep picking up your burden. So deep breaths and keep reading, and getting lost in his word, and using ur tools as well as keeping them sharp!.

Dear Heavenly Father,
we come before u and pray for jase, you kno is prablems his burdens, he thoughts and action before he does them, he cries out to you for help for his depression, but i pray for him to be able to lay his burden down and keep it there! so you may be able to work on it with your fine stiches so you may give him the many blessings you want to give him.
Amen.

 

[shepsgirl]

Is there anyway to get an indication of how long God is going to test us with something? It's so frustrating that I've been dealing with this so long, and see no hope of it changing. I wish God would at least talk to me about it to reassure me he will intervene eventually. All I feel now though, is God is never going to bother since he hasn't in many years. At least Job got to have a one on one with God. I'm completely in the dark about why I'm dealing with this.

I don' t have an answer for you; only God truly knows. Ask Him to point out why this is happening and don't stop asking till you get an answer. Tell Him how frustrated you are and that you feel that there is no hope. Every single time you feel that way tell Him. Then ask Him to bring you through this and for Him to help you trust Him until does. It's definetly not easy, but if you stick close to Him, it will be worth it in the end. Also, find a church to go to. Some hold worship services at night, usually around 6:15 pm. Go to the yahoo search and type: messianic congregations. There was a website that listed some; I hope there is one near where you live. If not, try going to some of the churches near you until you find one you like. Please don't give up; I'm praying for you.

 

[RoTheSheep]

Hi Jase

I know how you feel, believe me I am going through the same thing myself. I know how hard it is, I will say a short prayer for you and pray that your path gets easier...

 

[peacechild4]

Father God thank You for the love shown here.. Thank You for deliverance from this depression for Jase.. Thank You that You have healed him and he is free.. Father God You have heard our prayers.. and we wait for the answer which is on its way.. Through Jesus name amen

 

[redrose26]

Hi Jase,

Don't give up, I have personal experience with depression, and real despair, I can't tell you how long it takes to feel ok, but what I can tell you is that since I have known God on a real personal deep level, it has made a huge change in my life and in the lives of my family, who have also suffered with anxiety and depression during periods in their lifetime. It didn't happen overnight, but I know God is so faithful and loving that He does hear you. I pray that He keeps you safe, comforts you and may you be able to hear Him and realise how much He does love you. Amen

 

[Jase]

I don' t have an answer for you; only God truly knows. Ask Him to point out why this is happening and don't stop asking till you get an answer. Tell Him how frustrated you are and that you feel that there is no hope. Every single time you feel that way tell Him. Then ask Him to bring you through this and for Him to help you trust Him until does. It's definetly not easy, but if you stick close to Him, it will be worth it in the end. Also, find a church to go to. Some hold worship services at night, usually around 6:15 pm. Go to the yahoo search and type: messianic congregations. There was a website that listed some; I hope there is one near where you live. If not, try going to some of the churches near you until you find one you like. Please don't give up; I'm praying for you.

I've been asking him to tell me why i'm going through this and how frustrated I am, but no answer yet. Guess I just have to keep begging him for help. Problem is, I guess I'm kinda dense so I don't even know what an answer would look like to this. I have trouble not thinking things are just a coincidence. Also, doesn't the Bible warn against repeating prayers over and over? Isn't keeping on God for an answer a bad thing?

 

[USNavyBlueAngel]

Jase ~ I strongly urge you again to go to any church of your choice, and ask to speak with the Pastor. He will be able to answer a lot of these questions for you, and set your mind at ease. If you don't get the answers you are looking for at one church, go to another one & talk to that Pastor! Keep looking until you find the answers you are looking for.

You don't have to "attend" these churches to talk with the Pastors. Who knows, maybe you'll find a real connection at one of the churches, and will WANT to attend there! That's what happened with me!

Don't feel like you can't go to these churches because you are ~ in your words ~ a "half-breed". The "church" is God's family, not a building!! So you don't have to feel out of place anywhere you go.

Also, just out of curiosity ~ have you truly accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior? When you do, and receive the Holy Spirit, you'll find answers will be easier to see, especially when you talk to a spiritual guide (like Pastors).

 

[shepsgirl]

I've been asking him to tell me why i'm going through this and how frustrated I am, but no answer yet. Guess I just have to keep begging him for help. Problem is, I guess I'm kinda dense so I don't even know what an answer would look like to this. I have trouble not thinking things are just a coincidence. Also, doesn't the Bible warn against repeating prayers over and over? Isn't keeping on God for an answer a bad thing?

I have that problem also; not being sure whether something is a coincidence or not. You just have to try to trust Him that He will make sure you know what His signs are. The part in the Bible that you said warned about repeating prayers, is it Matthew 6:5-15? If it is, I just think that means not to say the exact same prayer every time you pray; like you're going down a list. Just say what's in your heart to say. Of course it's true that God knows everything you need, but He likes you to talk and tell Him what's going on with you. Read Matthew 7:7-11 and Luke 11:1-10. But especially read Luke 18:1-8; the parable of the persistent widow. I'm still praying for you, and I hope you start feeling better soon.

 

[torchbearer]

Jase, read 1 Peter 1 and 2. The Lord will answer your prayers but you need to keep your faith and hope in Him at all times. For many years I didn't attend church but I never let my relationship and love of the Lord go. Remember He resides within us, within us. He resides within you. Let go the wheel, let Jesus take it from here. He will show you the way. A little faith brother, and the path will unwind before you.

If we keep looking back, we will keep stumbling. Look forward to the cross and your hope within Jesus. You will be victorious and just think what an amazing testimony you will be able to share with others. You will also then be able to help others who go through this. Have faith my brother.

He is our Rock, he is the Fortress, he calms the sea when we are in the storm. Be childlike in your faith.

 

[rebecca45]

My goodness I did not realize how wide spread this problem is. So many are suffering right along with you.

I am among some of those myself that suffer from depression. I know what you are feeling.


Let me say this that if you give up, God cannot help you. You want him to talk to you and that I totally get it but in all reality GOD has spoken to us thru his word.

There use to be a story going around that went kind of like this...

Once there was this flood, and this man kept praying for God to save him. He was on the ground a rescue van came by.. his reply no I am waiting for God to save me.. then the flood waters got even higher and soon he needed a boat, along came this man with a boat and again the man replies NO I am waiting for GOD TO SAVE ME! again the waters got even higher till he was on the roof and along came a helicopter.. once again the man would not except help from them either. HE WAS STILL WAITING ON GOD TO SAVE HIM!

story may be not told exact.. but along those lines. POINT IS! God sends opportunities for us all the time and sometimes we are too blind or proud or scared whatever the reason maybe to see it.

Perhaps you have been offered a night out to your church? or a party? or just anywhere for that matter. WORK is a wonderful place to meet people. Go to the singles meetings at a local church.

I realize BELEIVE YOU ME! I DO REALIZE how hard it is to make that first step. IT IS SCARY! but as Joyce Meyer whom by the way is a wonderful lady to get her tapes or books to help build your confidence. She says DO IT AFRAID! step out of the boat like PETER! scared, but TRUSTING GOD!

Father I ask that you send this young man the opportunity to meet some real friends. Help him to take those scary steps.. to meet someone who will help him build his self esteem. IN JESUS name I pray. Amen

 

[HopeSeeker]

Praying for you, Jase. I, too, am dealing with depression. You are not alone; as you can tell from all the responses. Take things one day at a time. Hang in there.

Praying for peace and strength always.
God Bless.

 

[GodsChild07]

I need some major help. I'm suffering from severe depression due to chronic loneliness. I really have no meaningful relationships with anyone other than my parents, and I know that that isn't going to change anytime soon if ever due to some major insecurities.

I'm like pulling my hair out and gritting my teeth, in constant tears i'm so overwhelmed. And this isn't something new. I've been suffering with this off and on for 8 years.

I pray constantly asking God for help over and over, but not matter what I do, he keeps ignoring me. My faith is dangling by a thread. I just don't know how to keep holding on like this when God will not help me in anyway. I just don't understand what he wants, or what I'm doing wrong. Why is it so hard to get a meaningful response for God? Why can't he just come out and talk to me about my problems; give me some reassurance that he will help? Why all the mystery and vagueness?

What are you supposed to do when you are completely hopeless, no one in the world can help you, and not even God bothers to care?

He is waiting for you to give him yourself completely. Here is a prayer. If you will say, feel, believe and live this prayer, your needs including your mental health, will all be taken care of. He will care for that which is his.

A PRAYER OF SELF-GIVING

Most Heavenly Father, I commit from this day forward to give you my entire being, 100% mind, body and soul.

Today I make you number one in my life over everything else. My desire is to put your needs above mine, so please refresh my spirit so that I may hear your spiritual voice.

I rebuke my flesh and desire to only hear the Holy Spirit.

I make it my purpose in life to be a blessing to you at all times. Please lead me and change me so that I can become one-in spirit with you. I understand that when I become one-in-spirit with you, I will take on your character, becoming like you.

That is my hearts desire, to be filled with love, kindness, mercy, goodness, patience, tolerance, understanding and joy.

I offer myself as your loving child today, and ask you to be my loving father.

I place myself, my very life, in your hands with complete trust, knowing that you are all I can depend on, and the only way I can survive.

Lord, I have complete faith in your desire and ability to meet my every need.

To sum up this prayer of redemption sweet Lord, I offer you my complete true, unrestricted LOVE.

Thank You for accepting me as your loving child today.

I pray this in the Name of Jesus, to You, The Father, AMEN!


Now, live every day for him. Never neglect him. He wants to share your life. Talk to him often throughout every day. You don't need to stop what you are doing and pray to him. Just talk to him like you would your Father or best friend. That is what he wants to be. Every time you think of him, tell him that you love him. Look for ways to bless him, like living a life of kindness to all. Sing to him - he loves that. Just don't forget that he is always with you.

This will change your life.


All of you - I pray for your complete healing and restoration. Most Heavenly Father, I ask you to put joy in these peoples lives, that they may better enjoy your love and kindness. Please show them that you are there with them and put peace back in their lives. Please remove any baggage that is weighing them down. Please deliver them from their anger and show them how to forgive. Sweet Lord, please heal their bodies in the Name of Jesus. I rebuke their pain, their sorrow, their anger, their worry, their anxiety and their regrets in the Name of Jesus. Sweet Lord, these people are all reaching out to you. Please reach back and touch them with your incredible love, kindness and mercy. I pray this in the name of Jesus, AMEN!

 

[Criada]

Still praying for you, Jase.

 

[Jase]

Unfortunately, I just got knocked down another peg. One thing i've always wanted to do is be in the entertainment industry, either as a model, singer, or actor. Not that I've ever thought i'm good enough, but that's my dream career. So what happens today, my best friend calls and tells me he was at his hairdressers and someone she knew asked my friend if he wanted to be in her hair fashion show and do the runway - she offered him quite a bit of money to do it too. And it sounds like this will be a fairly big show ( not Paris or Milan caliber, but some of the top hair designers and fashion people in the country maybe). I've been in LA and NY and can't get discovered, yet my friend gets discovered and gets to be a runway model from going to his hairdresser?

We are also very polar opposites. He is rich, elitist, atheist, and self-centered - spends money like its going out of style and has no problem committing any sin in the book, because obviously he doesn't believe in sin.

I on the other hand am struggling to find a job, I can't afford a new car and need one desperately, i'm trying to get in great shape so I can actually pursue modeling but my genetics are so horrible it's not going well, and I try to live a very moral life above anyone else I've ever met. People i know and meet call me an angel or a puritan because i'm such a goody-two shoes. So on top of the really big issue i have that makes me so depressed that God won't help me with, my friend gets blessed with what i've always wanted to do. And then, his academic status is so elite and nauseating he's going to have to flip a coin to decide whether to go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton or Stanford. I just can't win.

Obviously i'm not in God's good graces because he seems to prefer to make my life nothing but curses instead of blessings.

 

[GodsChild07]

He is waiting for you to give him yourself completely. Here is a prayer. If you will say, feel, believe and live this prayer, your needs including your mental health, will all be taken care of. He will care for that which is his.

A PRAYER OF SELF-GIVING

Most Heavenly Father, I commit from this day forward to give you my entire being, 100% mind, body and soul.

Today I make you number one in my life over everything else. My desire is to put your needs above mine, so please refresh my spirit so that I may hear your spiritual voice.

I rebuke my flesh and desire to only hear the Holy Spirit.

I make it my purpose in life to be a blessing to you at all times. Please lead me and change me so that I can become one-in spirit with you. I understand that when I become one-in-spirit with you, I will take on your character, becoming like you.

That is my hearts desire, to be filled with love, kindness, mercy, goodness, patience, tolerance, understanding and joy.

I offer myself as your loving child today, and ask you to be my loving father.

I place myself, my very life, in your hands with complete trust, knowing that you are all I can depend on, and the only way I can survive.

Lord, I have complete faith in your desire and ability to meet my every need.

To sum up this prayer of redemption sweet Lord, I offer you my complete true, unrestricted LOVE.

Thank You for accepting me as your loving child today.

I pray this in the Name of Jesus, to You, The Father, AMEN!


Now, live every day for him. Never neglect him. He wants to share your life. Talk to him often throughout every day. You don't need to stop what you are doing and pray to him. Just talk to him like you would your Father or best friend. That is what he wants to be. Every time you think of him, tell him that you love him. Look for ways to bless him, like living a life of kindness to all. Sing to him - he loves that. Just don't forget that he is always with you.

This will change your life.


All of you - I pray for your complete healing and restoration. Most Heavenly Father, I ask you to put joy in these peoples lives, that they may better enjoy your love and kindness. Please show them that you are there with them and put peace back in their lives. Please remove any baggage that is weighing them down. Please deliver them from their anger and show them how to forgive. Sweet Lord, please heal their bodies in the Name of Jesus. I rebuke their pain, their sorrow, their anger, their worry, their anxiety and their regrets in the Name of Jesus. Sweet Lord, these people are all reaching out to you. Please reach back and touch them with your incredible love, kindness and mercy. I pray this in the name of Jesus, AMEN!

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[StarryEyes]

Unfortunately, I just got knocked down another peg. One thing i've always wanted to do is be in the entertainment industry, either as a model, singer, or actor. Not that I've ever thought i'm good enough, but that's my dream career. So what happens today, my best friend calls and tells me he was at his hairdressers and someone she knew asked my friend if he wanted to be in her hair fashion show and do the runway - she offered him quite a bit of money to do it too. And it sounds like this will be a fairly big show ( not Paris or Milan caliber, but some of the top hair designers and fashion people in the country maybe). I've been in LA and NY and can't get discovered, yet my friend gets discovered and gets to be a runway model from going to his hairdresser?

We are also very polar opposites. He is rich, elitist, atheist, and self-centered - spends money like its going out of style and has no problem committing any sin in the book, because obviously he doesn't believe in sin.

I on the other hand am struggling to find a job, I can't afford a new car and need one desperately, i'm trying to get in great shape so I can actually pursue modeling but my genetics are so horrible it's not going well, and I try to live a very moral life above anyone else I've ever met. People i know and meet call me an angel or a puritan because i'm such a goody-two shoes. So on top of the really big issue i have that makes me so depressed that God won't help me with, my friend gets blessed with what i've always wanted to do. And then, his academic status is so elite and nauseating he's going to have to flip a coin to decide whether to go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton or Stanford. I just can't win.

Obviously i'm not in God's good graces because he seems to prefer to make my life nothing but curses instead of blessings.

No no no no no

Ok, God loves you very much. He created you! He knows ALL about you, He knows you better than you know yourself. He loves you more than anyone ever could.

I have been struggling with the same problem. Here, look at this..

2 Corinthians 10:12
12We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.

We shouldn't be comparing ourselves with other people! And I've done it so much. It just isn't a fair comparison, cuz we will NEVER match up with them. There will always be someone who has.. a better job, a better hairstyle, a better car, a husband, a wife, a loving family, kids, wonderful clothes, the perfect house, so on and so forth. But we are ALL different! And that's fine! God made is that way. We all come from different backgrounds and lifestyles, we have different interests, and that's exactly how God intended it to be.

There's a quote that goes something like "You were born an original, don't die a copy." And it's so true!

Be who God has created you to be. I know it's not simple, but God never said it would be. And you'll stumble, we all do. I have many times. But I'm so thankful God is there welcoming me back with open arms, just like the prodigal son.

Hang in there! God DOES love you and He is so Good to us!

Praying for you,
Amy