Prayers to Cope With DepressionSample

A Word of Kindness

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

Proverbs 12:25

Lord,

You know how my struggles leave me overwhelmed and alone. I lose my joy. My outlook grows negative and hopeless. I feel I cast a shadow over others’ happiness, so I pull away to carry my burdens alone. Today my heart is heavy as I crave a word of kindness. A smile. A taste of friendship to remind my spirit that I’m seen and loved.

I pray You’ll send someone to cross my path who has Your heart of care. May their words shine Your light through the clouds of depression. Use them to ease my loneliness and cheer up my day. Refresh my hope that today’s struggles will move behind me as a beautiful future is yet to come. You’re here, You’re faithful, and Your love surrounds my life.

Amen.