Sometimes when the night is long and sleep won’t come, mind and heart full of many fears and doubts, the words won’t come. Sometimes the heaviness inside won’t allow itself to be formed into words. Sometimes the pain cuts like a knife and the words are silenced before they can make a sound.
God knew there would be seasons of no words.
And He gave us His Spirit.
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans 8:26-27
Oh dear one, don’t let the lack of words keep you from His love. He doesn’t expect or require eloquence. Aren’t you thankful?
When the darkness comes and the words won’t, know that the loving Father hears the groanings of your heart. His Spirit intercedes for you when your own words won’t come. And, the Spirit intercedes according to the will of God. He is faithful.
When the words won’t come, speak the name of Jesus. There is power in His Name!
When the words won’t come, pray the Psalms. Open your Bible, start reading the Psalms out loud. Cling to phrases that minister to your heart.
And remember, that even in the silence, He hears…He knows…He loves.
“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Today, let this song — and the name of Jesus — wash over you, let Him intercede in the broken places for you. The name of the Lord is a strong tower! We can run to it and we are safe!
3 Years Off of Anti-Depressants
I would love for you to read an update now that I have been off all of my anti-depressants for 3 years and am thriving. God has been so good to me. My mindset has changed. My health has changed. We are never truly hopeless if we have Christ. We have the power of the Holy Spirit living within us giving us the power to make the steps necessary to BE TRANSFORMED.
My Journey Off of Anti-Depressants
My wellness journey & 51 pound weight loss!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I went through depression for years, and one of my best friends is suffering now. I was blown away by the tenderness with which you wrote these blogs and handled your challenges. Your faith honestly brought tears to my eyes. You have inspired me to be better, and I have to sincerely thank you for that. How do you keep your faith strong?
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