As I’ve been praying for someone who is hospitalized with depression. I know that many people are ‘keeping him in their thoughts and prayers’, but I’m wondering how many are intentionally praying for him. At it worst, the expression about thoughts and prayers is thrown-away, similar to ‘have a good day,’ when said without thought. At best it is offers care and compassion.
As a Christian who feels called to pray, I believe that my prayers for my friend really do matter. Of course I want his depression to lift so he can enjoy the life God wants for him, but how that will happen, and what it will look like is not up to me. I am certain, however, that wrapping him in God’s light, calling the Holy Spirit to enter his mind/body/spirit, and imaging Jesus walking with him, will offer him peace that passes all understanding.
As a Christian who feels called to pray, I believe that my prayers for my friend really do matter. Of course I want his depression to lift so he can enjoy the life God wants for him, but how that will happen, and what it will look like is not up to me. I am certain, however, that wrapping him in God’s light, calling the Holy Spirit to enter his mind/body/spirit, and imaging Jesus walking with him, will offer him peace that passes all understanding.
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