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eCards Calendars Wallpapers Send to a Friend Share on Facebook TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL A Prayer Against Despair - Your Daily Prayer - April 19 A Prayer against Despair By Kristine Brown “To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.” (Isaiah 61:3 NLT) I had a conversation with an old friend the other day. We joked about the past, reliving fun memories of our younger days. But through the smiles and laughs, something triggered a painful memory. That night, I couldn’t get it out of my mind. The next day— wouldn’t you know it— I woke up with symptoms of a cold. Now, not only did my thoughts reel from the painful memory; my physical body languished as well. It seemed the enemy was hitting me from every side. Before I knew it, despair overcame me. I wanted to get up. Get moving. Get back to my normal daily life, but I just couldn’t do it. So, what do we do when despair threatens to overtake us?  Read More TRENDING STORIES Must Read  10 Signs Someone Has Held Their Church Position Too Long Must Watch Dick Van Dyke Sings 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' At Denny's POPULAR NOW Send this eCard Send this eCard Send this eCard Send this eCard Send this eCard Send this eCard

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