Depressed

Today I read a comforting prayer for the many people who are depressed and under stress. Its written by Dr. Walter. L. Weston.
I would like to pray it with you when you need it now:

God, life seems so bleak and useless right now.
I don't have any energy.
I have no ambition to do much of anything.
I am really feeling down.
I feel "down on" myself and "down on" everyone around me.
Even as I pray, I don't sense your presence.
I am going through the motions, knowing that you are still with me.

I know that I am sacred and precious but they are just words right now.
I know that my life has been worthwhile, full of many wonderful people and
experiences, much happines and joy.
I feel little of this right now.
God, all I can do is affirm the goodness of life and try to hold on until the
darkness is replaced by your light and love.

Help me to spot the lies that my depressed emotions are telling me.
Life is good. I am good. You are good. Grant me hope. My loved ones love me.
Life will be beautiful again.
Soon I will again know vitality and purpose, happiness and love.
Until then, give me the strength and hope to survive this day.

Help me to smile and laugh, even if just for a moment.
Be my strength and salvation.
I ask you to restore me and make me whole.
Fill me with the Word and Spirit that I might be recreated anew.
I praise and thank you.
Amen

In this very silent week, there is a link between the suffering of the Lord with our suffering and depressions. He knows what it is to be depressed and rejected. Maybe that can be a comfort that he knows of your suffering. He is there right now.The blessings of the Lord Jesus Christ with you all.

Greetings,
Hans.