Counsels on Mental Health

Counsel #7 — Prayer

Picture: Counsel #7 — Prayer CMH 81.1

What a privilege to take all our worries and cares to God in prayer (see Psalms 50:15). Though He already has a plan in place to meet our needs, God wants us to recognize that it is He who provides every good thing in our lives. Praising God in prayer crowds out anxiety and worry!^[84] CMH 81.2

“Before they call I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24 NLT CMH 81.3

“Pray often to your heavenly Father. The oftener you engage in prayer, the closer your soul will be drawn into a sacred nearness to God. The Holy Spirit will make intercession for the sincere petitioner with groanings which cannot be uttered, and the heart will be softened and subdued by the love of God. The clouds and shadows which Satan casts about the soul will be dispelled by the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness, and the chambers of mind and heart will be illuminated by the light of heaven.” Ellen White in In Heavenly Places, p. 89 CMH 81.4

Reflect: Instead of waiting to pray only when you desperately need something, how can you make prayer and praise a regular part of your day? CMH 81.5