There are many kinds of emotions. Healthy ones like happiness, love, and excitement. Then there are unhealthy ones like anger and depression. We want to pray that our loved ones are filled with healthy emotions. It's amazing how much better I feel when Neil prays for me if I'm feeling down or vise versus. The negative emotions of a person cannot only effect the person dealing with them but those around them as well. This can be devastating to a relationship or marriage if not recognized and addressed. Stormie Omartian put it best when she said,"Negative emotions are only an habitual way of thinking that has been given place over time....these emotions are not a part of their character that can't be altered, but these patterns can be broken."
Prayer by Stormie Omartian:
Lord, You have said in Your Word that You redeem our souls when we put our trust in You (Psalm 14:22). I pray that (name of person you are praying for) would have faith in You to redeem his soul from negative emotions. May he never be controlled by depression, anger, anxiety, jealousy, hopelessness, fear, or suicidal thoughts. Specifically I pray about (area of concern). Deliver him from this and all other controlling emotions (Psalm 40:17). I know that only You can deliver and heal, but use me as Your instrument of restoration. Help me not to be pulled down with him when he struggles. Enable me instead to understand and have words to say that will bring life.
Free him to share his deepest feelings with me and others who can help. Liberate him to cry when he needs to and not bottle his emotions inside. At the same time, give him the gift of laughter and ability to find humor in even serious situations. Teach him to take his eyes off his circumstances and trust in You, regardless of how he is feeling. Give him patience to possess his soul and ability to take charge of it (Luke 21:19). Anoint him with "the oil of joy" (Isaiah 61:3), refresh him with Your Spirit, and set him free from negative emotions this day. AMEN!
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