Personal Prayer
Praise God as the one who lifts your soul up from the depths of despair and discouragement (Ps. 42:5). Thank him for being your Savior and your God. Confess those times when you’ve chosen not to allow God to wipe away the tears of distress. Commit yourself to praising God every day for his tender mercies. Ask God to keep you from becoming downcast in your soul.

For Your Family and Friends
Pray for any close friends who struggle with depression or discouragement. Ask God to come close to them today and show them his marvelous love.

For the Church
Pray for the educational programs in your church. Thank God for those who write curriculum material. Intercede on behalf of teachers and helpers who instruct children and youth.

For the Kingdom
Intercede for Christian counseling agencies which help people find the healing light of Christ in the midst of a dark and dreary life. Pray that you will have greater compassion for those who suffer mental illness.

For People to Know Jesus
Ask God to cause many around the world today to “put their hope in God” (42:5) and thus be able to confess with believers in every land “my Savior and my God” (42:11).