The more I wrestle with my own fits of anxiety and depression, I recognize that praying often feels out of reach as fitting words seem so distant. I offer you a few of my own in hopes that you feel free to post a phrase or line of your own to add to this prayer.
Abba...I want to wait on you. I desire that my strength be renewed. This waiting is so far removed from my reactive mind and spirit. Please, slow down my anxious and fretful heart. Calm this chaotic storm which thunders fear and rains doubt. Bring to mind your faithfulness, and reign in my attempts to outsmart this patient waiting. I do believe you are at work for what is truly good, that you are for me. Lord, help my unbelief, transform it into a remembrance of your faithful and abiding care, a trust in your promised restoration. Restrain depression from overtaking me, leaving me bottomed out and empty. Bring me Shalom, true peace through patient waiting.
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