Hey everyone, Kelly Givens here. I want you to think about a little word with some big

implications. Stress. I don't have to say much more for you to start thinking about all the ways your life feels stressful and overwhelming.

In fact, I bet one of the reasons you listen to your daily prayer is because it's a calming way to connect with God amidst the stress of life.

If that's true, then I want to recommend our latest podcast to you.

Breathe, the Stress Less Podcast.

Our host Bonnie Gray guides us through the effects of stress and gives us scripture-backed methods

of restoring calm, reducing overwhelm, and deepening our intimacy with God.

You can find Breathe a stress-less podcast on Life Audio.com

or by searching your favorite podcast app.

We'll also have a link in the show notes. Check it out and

let us know what you think. A prayer for when you feel hopeless by Bethan Boss. A note to our listeners, if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273 Talk.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them.

For the Lord your God goes with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Deuteronomy 3.6.

It's often hard to pray when you're consumed with hopelessness or even suicidal thoughts.

In fact, while praying is the most important thing you can do, it's often the very last thing you want to do.

It will require self-discipline and self-control.

It will require a strength that can only come from God. For this reason it's a good idea to plan ahead.

Write a prayer when you're able to express your pain and thought process. Then you'll

have it ready to read the next time the hopeless thoughts come.

Perhaps the following prayer can be of some help.

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