Unless you have experienced a family member or yourself walking through this challenging experience, it is hard to fathom what it feels like. Our churches and our towns are FULL of folks who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and other mental illnesses. It is important for the church body to be sensitive to this and learn how to minister in the right way.
As we pray this week, remember that mental illness is usually hidden
from our sight. You can't always SEE mental illness. As you go about
your day each day this week, know that there are those around you here
in the greater Montgomery area who have to live with this each day for
the rest of their lives.
Here are a few prayer tips you can use to pray specifically for those who live it. You may know some folks so remember to lift them up as well.
1. Pray for the Lord to continue to provide what is needed to each person who lives with a mental illness in Montgomery.
2. Pray for our state and national leadership. Though mental illness is on the rise, resources are being cut. In Montgomery alone, several facilities have been closed and outpatient resources are limited.
3. Pray about how you and your church can show love and care to those in your congregations who live with mental illness.
4. Pray for your own eyes to be opened to what theses folks go through each day.
5. Pray for soothing healing of the soul, heart and mind for every person who lives with this.
2 Corinthians 12:9 - "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me".
If you need some help or know someone who does, you can contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The Alabama chapter is right here in Montgomery. Their number is: (800) 626-4199.
Here are a few prayer tips you can use to pray specifically for those who live it. You may know some folks so remember to lift them up as well.
1. Pray for the Lord to continue to provide what is needed to each person who lives with a mental illness in Montgomery.
2. Pray for our state and national leadership. Though mental illness is on the rise, resources are being cut. In Montgomery alone, several facilities have been closed and outpatient resources are limited.
3. Pray about how you and your church can show love and care to those in your congregations who live with mental illness.
4. Pray for your own eyes to be opened to what theses folks go through each day.
5. Pray for soothing healing of the soul, heart and mind for every person who lives with this.
2 Corinthians 12:9 - "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me".
If you need some help or know someone who does, you can contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The Alabama chapter is right here in Montgomery. Their number is: (800) 626-4199.
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