This is what I know. When you are in that deep hole, no amount of reason can get you out. Unless you have been in that hole yourself, it is virtually impossible to explain it to those that have never been in it what it is like.
My hole was so deep, was so dark, was so without hope, that I am CERTAIN that as cliche as it may sound, it was the Lord that brought me out of it. It had nothing to do with my faith in Him. It was Him and Him alone that held me up when I thought all was lost.
So this is what the Lord did. He sustained me through the 1st day in the pit. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and more as well. Little by little He showed me the Way out. He revealed Himself to me in unmistakable ways, and solidified in me that He loved me and forgave me ALL my transgressions. I can look back now and see His Fingerprints and Footsteps all through my life.
I write this in the hope that it may comfort you to know that you are not alone in what you are going through, and though it may seem hopeless, your Heavenly Father loves YOU, and will come to get His little boy out of that hole you are in.
Thankyou PennEd, could not have said it any better. This is my very experience with Jesus' help in some of my darkest hours/days/months/years as well.
And yes: one is unable to find the right words, because one is so surprised and plainly speechless, at what He can do in His power to sustain & eventually heal you. All you can do is thank & praise Him! And hopefully be an encouragement to others, who are stuck in a similar situation.
Dear Holy Father, I ask that you reach DEEP into this young man, and reveal Your Love to him. Let him know just how precious he is in Your sight. Remove any worries, any fears, any unclean spirits that harass him. I ask this in Your Son Jesus" sweet and beautiful Name.
Amen!
I am aware that a depession can be caused by a brain chemical imbalance(so get this checked out too) but I oftentimes find that it is much more complex & there are certain situations which set it off. I can only speak for myself here: I knew why I was in that state & it had nothing to do with a "brain imbalance", but a "spiritual one" and that I had to trust in Jesus! Even though at times I didn't have the strength to pray, I am certain the Holy Spirit did that for me:
~Romans 8, 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. ~
Dear dpecheur10, I am so sorry to hear, you are going through trouble right now, but please rest assured, that Jesus is with you at ALL times & that you will come through this trusting God even more & being a stronger Child of His!
Heavenly Father, wonderful God and Abba, we raise up dpecheur10 before You.
You know what's going on in his life, and we thank You for always protecting him by Your grace, held in Your love and mercy. Let him be filled with Your peace and let everything and everyone he needs be accessible to him. Let everything work in his favour but in Your will. Protect him and keep him safely under Your wings.
We thank You, that You are always there when life is hard, but also for the beautiful things in life which You give to us. Give him the strength, that can only come from You, to overcome. I thank you, Lord, for all the kindness you have shown and continue showing to us over and over again, your compassion in all situations, your generosity, wisdom and love.
In Jesu' Namen bete ich,
Amen.
God bless you richly!
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