Xo̱jo̱n Salmoo̱ 102:1

We've all been in that place of not knowing what to say when emotions rise to the surface that are ugly or hard to feel. These prayers encourage you to look to Jesus, right in the middle of your struggle.

You sincerely love God, but you are lost when faced with people whose only answer to your questions is "Pray more. Trust the Lord. Read your Bible more..." Do not despair! Yes, a Christian can be depressed. The Bible gives us many examples, explains the causes, and offers us very real and practical solutions to get us out of it.

Whether you are experiencing fresh grief, dealing with everyday struggles, or just searching for a glimpse of hope, in this 5-day reading plan, Courtney Ellis will help you discover five biblical connections to the natural world to help you keep looking up. Discover the goodness of God written into every element of creation and how the Holy Spirit might encourage your heart today.

Psalm 103 is a typical Psalm of Praise. In this Psalm, the Psalmist is calling on the people of God to give thanks and praise to God for God’s past blessings, God’s present blessings, and God’s promised future eternal blessings.