Dear Heavenly Father,
I come boldly before your throne. My soul is heavy from depression and I feel so weak. I know the joy of the Lord is my strength. Proverbs 12:25 says “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down (depression), but a good word cheers it up.” Right now I am sowing tears but soon I will reap songs of joy. My soul will find rest in you alone because my hope comes from you as in Psalm 62:5. Isaiah 53:4 says, “Surely he took up our sicknesses and carried our sorrows.” 1 Peter 5:7-8 says,” Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” Matthew 11:30, says” For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Lord you are my refuge and my stronghold (Psalms 9:9). Lord, you are my lamp and you will turn my darkness into light (2 Samuel 22:29). Psalm 147:3 says, “ You heal the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Lord your word says that you will keep me in perfect peace because my mind is stayed on you and I trust in you (Isaiah 26:3) Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 40:31 says, “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” I command the spirit of depression to go from me in the name of Jesus. I decree and declare that I will be overflowing with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. I declare that Jehovah is my everlasting strength. I declare that everlasting joy will crown my head. I declare that gladness and joy will overtake me, and sorrow will flee. In Jesus mighty name Amen.