Each month, our Prayer Ministry Team offers a specific prayer focus, working under the belief that communal prayer is a powerful and world-changing exercise.

May Prayer Focus
During May we will focus on praying for those struggling with mental health issues. Jesus’ compassion for those who were suffering stands in stark contrast to the stigma that those struggling with mental health issues face on a daily basis. Jesus came to earth as a human and as such experienced human emotions such as anxiety, anguish, and loneliness. Jesus’ ministry while on earth demonstrates that God meets us in our suffering and points us towards His promises. Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross we can be fully healed and restored.

This month let’s join in praying for the following:

1. Those suffering from anxiety — 1 Peter 5:7:  “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
2. Those suffering from loneliness — Deuteronomy 31:8:  “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
3. Those suffering from worry — Matthew 6:34: “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
4. Those suffering from depression — Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
5. Those suffering from discouragement — Hebrews 4:16: “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
6. Those experiencing a lack of Direction — Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
7. Those experiencing suicidal thoughts — Psalm 118:5: “Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.”