By Ufuoma Fijabi  Have you ever been in a seemingly hopeless situation?   No answers in sight. No glimmer of light. And it feels like you’re sinking deeper into the darkness.   The truth is that life will always have its highs and lows, and there will always be those times when hope seems distant.  I like to think about the woman with the issue of blood in the Bible and how hopeless her situation was. There had been endless medical visits with no hope in sight. She was drained physically, and emotionally and eventually was labeled as an outcast.   This was her story until she heard about Jesus and his healing…

By Hadassah Treu  Do you need a prayer for despair? Unfortunately, nearly all of us have struggled with despair in certain life moments or seasons, feeling hopeless and overwhelmed, or in a dark place.  I’ve also had my desperate moments.   The moment when I learned the chances of becoming a biological mother were practically zero. The day, when I found out that even with a donor egg, I was not pregnant. The countless minutes, days, and months in between.  The moment when I learned that my father had a stroke that left him paralyzed and bedridden for the rest of his life. The days when I saw him slowly deteriorating…

By: Arrica Hess  One of the most helpless feelings in the world is when someone in your life is hurting and knowing you can’t stop the pain. Hurt comes in many forms: physical, emotional, and spiritual.  For me personally, I know I am deeply burdened when one of my children are sick or are emotionally hurt by a friend or another family member. I would give anything to make it go away.  We’ve all been there both personally and on behalf of others. We say, “The only thing I can do is pray.” The truth is that prayer is the MOST you can do. When we pray, we are asking…

By Karen Ellis  As children of God, we are engaged in constant spiritual warfare against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. The battles we face are not just physical but also spiritual, and we need to be equipped with the full armor of God to stand firm against the devil’s schemes.  We know we will face trouble in this world because Jesus tells us this in John 16:33,  “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (NLT)  Then Paul reminds us in…

When we’re waiting for the results of medical tests it can be hard to sit still. We may feel anxious or worried. We may find ourselves thinking about all the what-ifs. And we may wonder what the future holds for us.  It can be a scary time. This is why in those moments of waiting, the best thing we can do is to spend time with the God who loves us and is with us every step of the way.   Reading Bible verses reminds us of God’s precious promises to us. We can also spend time in prayer. Pouring out our hearts out before God (Lamentations 2:19) and asking for God’s…

Prayer is one of the best ways for us to get to know God and grow in our faith.   In the morning prayer can help us start our day out right. During the day prayer can help us stay focused on Jesus so we can find inner peace even in the chaos. And at night prayer can help us look back, reflect, and process.  But if you’re like most people, including me, prayer isn’t easy.   It can be hard to find time to sit still. And it can be a struggle to know what to say. But there is a reason prayer isn’t easy.   Because we have an enemy.   And…

Living with health issues is hard. When we wake up, we don’t always know what the day will bring.   Then there are times when we hear about someone else who is facing an illness or struggling with poor health. And of course, we want to help and be an encouragement to them.   Because we know what it’s like dealing with a broken body.   In those moments, whether we are facing our own health issues or know of someone else who is struggling, the greatest thing we can do is pray.   This is why we’ve put together a list of 15 encouraging “get well soon prayers” that will bring comfort and…

Struggling with poor health has completely changed my life. But not everything has been bad.   One of the good things that has come from learning to live with a chronic illness is increased mental strength.   Facing physical illness and health conditions that will never go away has forced me to lean heavily on God’s love and the Presence of God in my life. Which in turn has helped to build up my faith, resilience, perseverance, and mental toughness.   It taught me to pray more. To read God’s Word more. To practice Biblical meditation on meaningful Bible verses.   And to remember that while I may not be able to see what…

Living with a chronic illness means I have some hard days. Days when I just lay on the couch because doing anything makes me light-headed and dizzy. On those hard days my only thought is to get all the rest I can so that tomorrow is a better day.   But often, as I rest I find myself crying out to God. To be completely honest, I usually start off by throwing a little pity party. But eventually, I find myself surrendering to God’s plan for my life. And trusting that there is a reason He allows these health issues to plague me.   And this is exactly what we should do.  …

A not-so-great fact of my life is that I struggle to let go and give it all to God. I have a hard time surrendering control of my life to Him. Even knowing that He knows what is best for me.   I love being able to fix things. To figure it out on my own. To manipulate situations so that the outcome is what I want it to be. And come up with solutions that will make things better.   This is great in the workplace. I can solve problems with computer issues or come up with ideas to better serve our customers.   It’s even great with my kids and…