The Reality of God
When you've never felt so far the reality is that the word says you are always near however far you feel.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When I can't find the words or headspace to pray the reality is that you know my every need, and just whats on my heart.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When I can't tangibly feel your presence any more the reality is it's not about a feeling, and you promise never to leave me no matter what I 'feel.'
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When I feel unloveable the reality is you sent your son as the biggest gesture of love in all of history.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When it feels like I'm fighting a losing battle the reality is you have already won the war.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When it feels like I'm walking on rocky ground the reality is you have been and can be my firm foundation again if I chose you.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When I feel dirty and scarred, useless to anyone and everyone the reality is you love me as I am, make me white as snow and give me purpose.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When it feels like when I pick up the Bible to read it's unreadable and un-relatable the reality is your word is the living, breathing gift from you, readable and relatable.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When my anxiety is sky high and the battle with the anxiety and OCD monster in my head stops me from stepping into church the reality is church is community, is family and is always worth the struggle.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When life gives me lemons and I don't have the energy to make lemonade the reality is that it's Jesus who is the one who can make beauty out of brokenness.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When I feel tired beyond what sleep can fix the reality is that God is the one who can recharge and refresh me.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When all hope seems lost and tomorrow seems full of fear and doubt the reality is that Jesus is the hope of the world, pouring out hope to his children.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
When it feels like the darkness is all consuming and I'm not equipped for the fight the reality is Jesus is the light and the one who not only equips me for the fight but sticks by my side in every high and every low.
Jesus, in the darkness I pray you are my light.
Jesus, against depression, anxiety and OCD, equip me for this fight.
Written by Steph Corris - 25th August 2019
