My husband is deeply depressed at this time. He has been in a very up cycle and as always happens following this, he comes down. He has considered ending his life and is very despondent today. I ask that he somehow meet the Lord and have the comfort of his help to deal with all of this. He has cancelled weekend plans and does not even want to see his daughter for Father's Day. His intention is to go off on a camping trip alone. I would appreciate prayers for him as suicide is quite common among people with his condition. I have asked the Lord to reach him, to let him know he is real. He has said that he would serve the Lord if he came to him like he did to Paul on the road to Damascus. I don't know what it will take, but I believe that his healing is critical to his daughter and me. I know the Lord has an answer, but I would appreciate any prayers that are said on his behalf. I feel this time is critical as so many things seem to be changing. His heart has been softening and he is becoming more consistent in his desire for reconciliation. This illness is devastating, but I know that God is a big God. Many here are standing for their marriages, and it is a battle. I am doing the same, but with the added complication of this illness. I believe that our daughter's strong and outspoken desire for having her "family back together" is because the Lord has placed this on her heart for a purpose. Please pray that my H will be healed, restored to the Lord, and restored to his family. Thank you

I am praying for you. Keep trusting in God because he can do and heal anyone. <BR>

I too have been diagnosed with severe depression and have been taking medication for the past 10 days. It doesn't seem to be helping and my wife is still planning to file for divorce and move away. I am also attending counseling sessions and know that I will heal one day and I pray that she will be able to fall in love with me all over again. I pray for you because I know what damage my illness has inflicted upon my family and I know how insurmountable the feelings of bitterness and rage can destroy even the most priceless of marriages. I pray that he will find a counselor that will help him to see that he doesn't have to give up. Doesn't have to stop living, because I know how that feels. Between last night's argument with my wife and then losing my best friend in the entire world tonight, I can't help but find myself at the point of wondering how much better off everyone I know will be, if I am not around. As I pray for you and your family, I also need prayers too, for strength, for the demon of self doubt and suicide to be defeated and continually praying for the restoration of my family and our marriage. In the name of Jesus I lift your prayers and your repuests up to the Lord and I ask that He will provide a way and that your husband will listen. I pray for your strength and your comfort during this difficult time. Father be with that entire family and help them to stop fighting amongst each other and learn to fight for the family and for You Lord. All these things I ask in the name of Jesus.<BR>Amen.<P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by onedayatatime:<BR><B>My husband is deeply depressed at this time. He has been in a very up cycle and as always happens following this, he comes down. He has considered ending his life and is very despondent today. I ask that he somehow meet the Lord and have the comfort of his help to deal with all of this. He has cancelled weekend plans and does not even want to see his daughter for Father's Day. His intention is to go off on a camping trip alone. I would appreciate prayers for him as suicide is quite common among people with his condition. I have asked the Lord to reach him, to let him know he is real. He has said that he would serve the Lord if he came to him like he did to Paul on the road to Damascus. I don't know what it will take, but I believe that his healing is critical to his daughter and me. I know the Lord has an answer, but I would appreciate any prayers that are said on his behalf. I feel this time is critical as so many things seem to be changing. His heart has been softening and he is becoming more consistent in his desire for reconciliation. This illness is devastating, but I know that God is a big God. Many here are standing for their marriages, and it is a battle. I am doing the same, but with the added complication of this illness. I believe that our daughter's strong and outspoken desire for having her "family back together" is because the Lord has placed this on her heart for a purpose. Please pray that my H will be healed, restored to the Lord, and restored to his family. Thank you</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>I will be praying for your husband and your whole family. I have a friend whose husband is also suffering from mental illness. LIke you, she is also standing for her marriage (so am I). Trust in the Lord and know that we care and will be praying.<BR>