A Christmas Prayer
“Then He broke through and transformed all my wailing
into a whirling dance of ecstatic praise!
He has torn the veil and lifted from me
the sad heaviness of mourning.
He wrapped me in the glory-garments of gladness.
How could I be silent when it’s time to praise You?
Now my heart sings out, bursting with joy—
a bliss inside that keeps me singing,
‘I can never thank You enough!’” ~ Psalm 30:11-12, TPT
My Sadness Consumes Me, Lord. I Need a Breakthrough of Joy
Lord, the Christmas bells are still ringing, twinkling lights still dot the landscape. Sanctuaries still announce Your birth with red, gold, and silver raiment laced through the evergreens, and yet a spirit of heaviness weighs me and many others down. I need a breakthrough of joy, Lord. Rescue me from this sadness.
It has no rhyme or reason — this sadness. It just is. Perhaps it’s an accumulation of sadness — sorrow upon sorrow until now it is beginning to consume me. Now I can distinguish it as a spirit of heaviness.
Set me free, Lord. You have promised the oil of joy for the spirit of heaviness. You have promised to set the captives free. I rebuke this heaviness in the Name of Jesus and I ask You, Holy Spirit, to flow through me with Your Living Water to wash away its grip on me.
I need a breakthrough, Lord. Tear down the walls of the stronghold, and set my feet to dancing again.
I will sing praise to You and not be silent. I will give thanks to You forever.
He Has Given Me the Oil of Joy for the Spirit of Heaviness
I need a breakthrough with joy, Lord. Transform my sorrow into a whirling dance of ecstatic praise! Not because of my circumstances, but because of You — my faithful, loving God. You alone are worthy of my praise.
I love You, Lord.
In the Name of Jesus I pray,
Amen
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Please don’t carry your burdens alone. I would be honored to pray with you. You may contact me directly at nan@nanjones.com
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Sweet blessings to you,
O how I need a breakthrough , sadness has a hold on me, I understand Your pain Nan, Worst pain I have had Losing my Husband. I should be happy knowing He is out of pain now but I miss Him so much.
Oh Miss Grace, I’m sure you do. Your grief is still very raw and will be for a long time. Missing Lester so much testifies to what a great love you shared. Know that I’m holding you close to my heart in prayer. I love you, Nan