Prayer for strength

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O Lord, Holy Father, omnipotent and eternal God, I give You thanks and I bless Your holy name. I know I’m a poor miserable sinner but hear a cause that is just, pay heed to my cry, turn your ear to my prayer, no deceit is on my lips. Amen

Continued prayers for your intentions….

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of Hell; lead all souls into Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Lord Jesus, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for help. Amen

“If God brings it to you- God will bring you through it.”
 
lovemybatman said:
Thank you all. I really feel like your prayers have made a difference with me. But in the past couple days I have become depressed again. I’m trying to remember that I have the strength to take it, to take whatever happens, I feel stronger, but today so weak and lonely. I am very lonely. I didn’t go to church and haven’t gone in two weeks and did other bad things today and I think God is punishing me by possibly making me rejected once more. I am so depressed, and I deserve it. I am so ugly and disgusting, and people keep saying, oh, be gentle with yourself, don’t be so hard on yourself, God loves you. But what is the difference between depression and unhealthy self-loathing, and the sense of self-hatred we’re supposed to have as good Catholics? I don’t know. How could I ever try to be a good person unless I do hate myself? If I loved myself then I wouldn’t have any motivation to try at all. Even so, I want to just hide under my covers than go out in this world and just continue to be exposed to or do bad things. Maybe I ought to be a hermit. Everything I do just has an evil motivation or if I want something it’ll probably produce something bad I’ll be responsible for, so I may as well just sit in my room and do nothing at all so I don’t offend God.
Sorry, this is quite pathetic of me…very bad day today.
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I am so sorry you are feeling so worthless and low.God does love you He loves us all.
When I read your words it could have been my sister talking.I care for my two disabled sisters and one is depressed.It hurst me when I see her suffer,I wish I could make it all alright.You are in my thoughts and prayers,trust in the power of prayer.God bless
Father please grant strength of mind to our friend as she suffers.We pray Your Holy Spirit will guide her and may she feel love and comfort from all of us as we pray for her.Lord please bless her and lead her to someone who can help on a practical level.Lord in Your mercy hear our prayers Amen
 
  1. “…I think God is punishing me by possibly making me rejected once more.”
    We punish ourselves because we have shame and the shame brings depression. We can eliminate this shame through repentence, that is turning away from evil actions. We must have true contrition, that is we are sorry and are willing to change.
  2. “… But what is the difference between depression and unhealthy self-loathing, and the sense of self-hatred we’re supposed to have as good Catholics?”
    We are created in the image and likeness of God. That is our true self and we do not hate that true self. Self-loathing is identifying with the errors we make rather than the image and likeness of God that we are. A saint is a sinner that never gave up. Depression is a mood and can bring a feeling of hopelessness. However the situation is not hopeless.
  3. “How could I ever try to be a good person unless I do hate myself? If I loved myself then I wouldn’t have any motivation to try at all.”
    It is good to regret an error and make ammends. You are the person not the error of the person. The saying is to hate the sin and not the sinner. That includes yourself not just others.
  4. “Even so, I want to just hide under my covers than go out in this world and just continue to be exposed to or do bad things. Maybe I ought to be a hermit.”
    It is good to avoid the occasion of sin, but also good to do good works as it is an expression of our love for God and our neighbor. One can be a hermit by living in the world and being a service to others, cultivating detachment for the things of this world. Our mood improves when we stop thinking abour our miseries and do good things for all.
  5. “Everything I do just has an evil motivation or if I want something it’ll probably produce something bad I’ll be responsible for, so I may as well just sit in my room and do nothing at all so I don’t offend God.”
    Not everything you do has an evil motivation so this is illogical. We cannot predict the future so it it illogical to say probably produce something bad. One is responsible for inaction as well as action.
May God keep you in His Holiness all the day.
 
Seeking God’s will

Our God, You see me anxious about discerning the right course, and then my subsequent doubts. I fear that if I misconstrue Your will, someone may be denied what You would delight to give through me. Bless them, supplying what my selfishness or confusion denies them.

I trust that whatever good I honestly attempt will be guided and transformed by You, regardless of my obvious failures. Perhaps when I die, I may discover that my present life hides the overflowing richness of Your love embracing others through my efforts and prayers.

Accept my gift of myself to You. Temper my faith and faithfulness in Your love within the events of my life. Burn away my sinfulness and apathy through daily responsibility and prayer. Heal my confusion and stress. Let everything for which You created me, be completely fulfilled. Worship and delight Yourself in my life.
 
Please continue to pray for my strength to endure rejection and to be trusting in God’s plan. I do hope and pray that things go the way I want them to, but if they don’t I will need a lot of strength to deal with the rejection that will be very very big to me. Thank you so very much.
 
Praying for you Lovemybatman…

O Lord, Holy Father, omnipotent and eternal God, I give You thanks and I bless Your holy name. I know I’m a poor miserable sinner but hear a cause that is just, pay heed to my cry, turn your ear to my prayer, no deceit is on my lips. Amen

Continued prayers for your intentions….

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of Hell; lead all souls into Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Lord Jesus, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for help. Amen

“If God brings it to you- God will bring you through it.”
 
lovemybatman said:
Please continue to pray for my strength to endure rejection and to be trusting in God’s plan. I do hope and pray that things go the way I want them to, but if they don’t I will need a lot of strength to deal with the rejection that will be very very big to me. Thank you so very much.
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Hai Mary full of grace
the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,Jesus
Holy mary Mother of God
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen
 
O Lord, Holy Father, omnipotent and eternal God, I give You thanks and I bless Your holy name. I know I’m a poor miserable sinner but hear a cause that is just, pay heed to my cry, turn your ear to my prayer, no deceit is on my lips. Amen

Continued prayers for your intentions….

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of Hell; lead all souls into Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Lord Jesus, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for help. Amen

“If God brings it to you- God will bring you through it.”
 
Hail Mary full of grace
the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,Jesus
Holy mary Mother of God
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen
 
Lord please grant her strength to endure the challenges in her life with wisdom and hope, trusting in Your merciful love.
Please help her to flourish in soul, mind, and heart, and to live gospel values in her life.
 
Let me join you in prayers…
I offer you friendship for we almost had the same problem…
GOD BLESS!
 
Hail Mary full of grace
the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen
 
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