I’m writing you tonight in a state of sorrow, despair, and defeat. I received some bad news today from my spine doctor, I’m overwhelmed, I’m scared, and I don’t know what to do or where to turn. I feel like God is leading me astray. I have so much going on in my life I can’t control anything. Things are spinning out of reach. I want to give into the suicidal thoughts, but I think of my wife and kids and that pulls me back into a better space. I’m giving 100% into my recovery and treatments. I had my Psychiatrist tell me today that he was proud of me because he can tell how hard I’m working to beat this depression and get my life back. I need guidance, I need prayer, and I need the peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ to lead my life. I know I’ve asked for prayer in the past, but this time I’m asking from a dark place. Please pray for me and my family. Please pray that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel again, that I can find comfort in my life and that the Holy Spirit casts a shadow over me. I’m a broken soul that doesn’t know how to fight anymore. I ask this in his holy name, amen.

In their folksy song “Oh Death,” MercyMe proclaim the power of Christ over death.