Something that so many of us in this world have struggled with from time to time are the feelings of loneliness and depression. They are feelings that can affect someone even when they have notoriety in life. They are feelings that can affect someone even when they’re in an intimate loving relationship. They are feelings that can affect a person even when many friends surround them. And they are feelings that can affect a person especially when they have none of those things. Through much of my own life I have called upon God to help me during any time when I’ve had to endure those feelings. Because of this, I decided to share one of my prayers that can help if you are someone currently struggling with your own feelings of loneliness and depression.
“Dear God, I feel so lonely inside, even though I know that there are people in my life who truly care about me. I’m so tired of feeling depressed; yet I’m not even sure why I do. I know that I feel this way whether I’m surrounded by friends and loved ones or not. God, will you help me to face whatever it is within me that’s causing me to feel this way? And will you help me to work through whatever it is as it surfaces? All I really want is just to be truly happy. Please do all that’s necessary to remove from within me anything that’s standing in the way of that and causing me to feel the way I currently do. God, I’m grateful for all the help You end up sending me to achieve this. Amen.”
Peace, love, light, and joy,
Andrew Arthur Dawson