If you have ever attended an American Christian church—of any denomination—then you are contending with religious spirits. They love to go to church and restrict the love of God and moves of the Holy Spirit from flowing. Your traditions and beliefs can be keeping you from full fellowship with the Lord.
Before you ask God for anything, praise his name! When you are struggling or feeling hopeless, lift the name of the Lord and notice an immediate change in your mood and attitude.
God is a gentleman and will not override your decisions or desires. Therefore, we must invite him into every area of our lives. Pray this short prayer to put God first in your life.
Even if you are feeling just a little down, low energy with a bit of the blues—not suicidal—then these same strategies will help you prevent falling into despair.
“I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation” (Psalm 91:16, NLT). We are told to pray, but what if we do not know how to start? Words have power.
“Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble” (Proverbs 21:23, NCV). We are told to pray, but what if we do not know how to start? Words have power.
“Depend on the Lord; trust him, and he will take care of you” (Psalm 37:5, NCV). We are told to pray, but what if we do not know how to start? Words have power.
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly; but, there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24, NKJV). We are told to pray, but what if we do not know how to start? Words have power.
“Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I chose you. Before you were born, I set you apart for a special work…” (Jeremiah 1:5, NCV). We are told to pray, but what if we do not know how to start? Words have power.
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2, NRSV). We are told to pray, but what if we do not know how to start? Words have power.
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