9.7 Breaking Free from Despair

Do you ever feel desperate? Depressed?A few weeks ago, I reached this point of desperation saying, "God, is this area of my life ever going to change? Am I ever going to see growth and maturity?" I've been praying about this for years, and maybe there's an area in your life where you feel that despair as well? If so, today's prayer is for you.This fall on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are getting honest with God about our temptations and struggles so that, by the power of the Holy Spirit at work within us, we can break free from the spiritual strongholds in our lives. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessIf we want to break free from the sins and temptations holding us captive, it is so important that we pray proactively and repeatedly. That’s why my team created a special resource just for you!If you want to continue bringing your struggles to Jesus throughout the week—even if you don't have your earbuds on hand!—get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get:A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotionsInstant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you prayA 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily lifeConvenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to prayA versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink useI hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge. Click here to purchase yours today.Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the Show.