Prayers to Cope With DepressionSample

On My Side

God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well.

2 Thessalonians 1:6-7

Lord,

I struggle to come to terms with all I’ve suffered. Why does my abuser seem to thrive while my wounds have yet to heal? Why is my voice silenced and my boundaries ignored? Why am I held to a high standard while others can treat me as they please? I need relief, and I need to trust You will stand for me until the end.

Help me to believe You are on my side because I’m loved, I’m redeemed, and I’m Yours. Build my faith in Your power to work justice for the past and protect me from future harm. Guard my heart from bitterness so I can forgive as You’ve forgiven me. You are my champion and my peace.

Amen.

For more devotionals by Joanna Teigen, find her book, 101 Prayers to Cope with Depression, HERE.