Mental Health and Stigma

Mental Health issues are often targeted with harsh stigma and a lot of misunderstanding.  So many people suffer in society as a part of this and live partially or completely in the shadows.  Spare a thought for these individuals and help banish such negativity within society.

"Loving Savior, we pray that the stigma which surrounds mental illness will diminish, so that it is better understood, and sufferers will I find it easier to admit their need and to accept help from family, friends, employers, GPs and other people in their lives. Amen." - Care

World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day.  Take time to pray and spare a thought for those who suffer from mental health issues.  Those of us that are thrown constantly into the bleakest of darkness, driven to suicide and lost without hope.  Take time to prey that they can emerge from the darkness into the light, that they seek aid, through counseling, medication and the care, love and companionship of others.

"Father, we pray that you can offer guidance to those who are lost in the darkness.  Allow them to find your light and seek the assistance they need to recover from their depression. Lord let others find them and show them love and care lord.  So that they can recover and find happiness once again. Amen."

Care Prayer Theme: Mental Health

One in four adults suffer from mental health issues.  The majority of people do not seek help and carry on with their lives in fear of the stigma that is attached to mental health.  Spare some time to pray for these people, in an attempt to help ease their suffering.

"Father, we pray for the one in four adults who, at some point in their lives, are prone to mental illness: anxiety, depression, neurotic and psychotic disorders, self-harming and behavior problems. May they know Your healing peace and comfort. Amen." - Care

Needs In Education

‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.’  JAMES 1:5,6 (ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION

Prayer
"Lord, thank You for the many opportunities that still exist to bring a Christian influence in education. Please strengthen RE teachers and others bringing gospel truth into schools today so that children may be given a sound spiritual foundation. Amen." - Care

James' Charity Bike Ride

James Crouch, part of our local church group took part in a bike ride for charity last week.  The young fire-fighter from Epping along with two others managed to raise a nice £375 for The Box in Epping.  The Box provides a variety of services for young people in Epping, such as counselling, advice, education and even a social hang out space.  James is passionate about the charity and rode from Epping to Chingford to raise money for the cause.

The guys enjoyed their ride and were pleased with the money they collected.  James stated that it was "tiring but good fun".  The three started their journey in hot weather and ended it in a thunderstorm.  Taking on all elements they completed the distance in high spirits.

Back to School

With children heading back to school this coming week it is important that we turn our thoughts and prayers to those in education, who ensure the well being and shape the future of today's children.

 "Father, thank You for everyone who is involved in education. As the new term begins, please
equip, bless and encourage students, staff and others who spend time in schools, especially
those starting in a new place or taking on a more demanding role. Amen." - Care

Sick Children and Those That Care for Them

Spare a thought for those today who take care of very sick children, both in hospital and at home.

"Father, please be with those parents and carers that are with sick children. Please help lift their anguish and pain.  Put them at peace Lord, allow them to turn to you and remain hopeful no matter how bleak their situation may be.  Please God allow them to be prepared for whatever lies before them lord and give them the strength to carry on. Amen."