Episode 1438 - Jarvis Kingston But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God’s house. I trust in God’s loving kindness forever and ever
Aug 18, 11:37 PM
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Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 52:8
But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. -1 Kings 19:4
DEVOTION
Based on 1 Kings 19
Even mighty Elijah faced depression so deep he wanted to die. Fresh from victory over false prophets, he crashes into despair under a juniper tree. This verse normalizes the reality that spiritual highs can be followed by emotional lows. God's response? Not rebuke but rest, food, and gentle presence. Elijah's story reminds us that wanting to quit doesn't disqualify us from God's purposes.
Depression doesn't mean weak faith—it means we're human. God meets us under our juniper trees with practical care and tender understanding. He knows we're dust, remembers our frame, and provides what we need to continue. Your lowest moment doesn't define you; God's response to it does.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Compassionate Father, You understand our frame and remember we are dust. You don't despise our weakness but draw near in our breaking. You are gentle with the bruised reed.
CONFESSION: I confess feeling ashamed of my emotional lows and spiritual exhaustion. I've hidden my struggles, pretending to be stronger than I am. I've believed the lie that depression disqualifies me.
THANKSGIVING: Thank You for not condemning Elijah or me in our darkest moments. Thank You for practical provision and gentle restoration. Thank You that You don't give up on us when we want to give up.
SUPPLICATION: Lord, meet me under my juniper tree. When I'm ready to quit, send Your angels to strengthen me. Restore my soul and remind me that this low point isn't my end point.
PRAYER
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God’s house. I trust in God’s loving kindness forever and ever.
PSALM 52:8
Dear Lord, You are the bringer of peace and author of life. I want to be like an olive tree planted in Your garden. I want to be rooted in trust and gratitude to sprout from my branches. Plant my heart in You tonight, Lord. Settle me inside Your steadfast as I sink blissfully into slumber. Steady my breathing. As I inhale, may thankfulness fill my lungs. As I exhale, may praise pour out. With every rise and fall of my chest, may I be reminded of who sustains me. May I never forget that Your favor keeps me breathing, and Your grace keeps my heart beating. You work against the plans of prideful people, but fruitfulness abounds for those who humbly plant themselves in Your presence. Plant me in You tonight, Jesus. In Jesus’ precious name, I pray, Amen. 🙏🏾
PRAY FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
Prayer against alcohol abuse and to share the Gospel.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jarvis-kingston--1517583/support.
But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. -1 Kings 19:4
DEVOTION
Based on 1 Kings 19
Even mighty Elijah faced depression so deep he wanted to die. Fresh from victory over false prophets, he crashes into despair under a juniper tree. This verse normalizes the reality that spiritual highs can be followed by emotional lows. God's response? Not rebuke but rest, food, and gentle presence. Elijah's story reminds us that wanting to quit doesn't disqualify us from God's purposes.
Depression doesn't mean weak faith—it means we're human. God meets us under our juniper trees with practical care and tender understanding. He knows we're dust, remembers our frame, and provides what we need to continue. Your lowest moment doesn't define you; God's response to it does.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Compassionate Father, You understand our frame and remember we are dust. You don't despise our weakness but draw near in our breaking. You are gentle with the bruised reed.
CONFESSION: I confess feeling ashamed of my emotional lows and spiritual exhaustion. I've hidden my struggles, pretending to be stronger than I am. I've believed the lie that depression disqualifies me.
THANKSGIVING: Thank You for not condemning Elijah or me in our darkest moments. Thank You for practical provision and gentle restoration. Thank You that You don't give up on us when we want to give up.
SUPPLICATION: Lord, meet me under my juniper tree. When I'm ready to quit, send Your angels to strengthen me. Restore my soul and remind me that this low point isn't my end point.
PRAYER
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God’s house. I trust in God’s loving kindness forever and ever.
PSALM 52:8
Dear Lord, You are the bringer of peace and author of life. I want to be like an olive tree planted in Your garden. I want to be rooted in trust and gratitude to sprout from my branches. Plant my heart in You tonight, Lord. Settle me inside Your steadfast as I sink blissfully into slumber. Steady my breathing. As I inhale, may thankfulness fill my lungs. As I exhale, may praise pour out. With every rise and fall of my chest, may I be reminded of who sustains me. May I never forget that Your favor keeps me breathing, and Your grace keeps my heart beating. You work against the plans of prideful people, but fruitfulness abounds for those who humbly plant themselves in Your presence. Plant me in You tonight, Jesus. In Jesus’ precious name, I pray, Amen. 🙏🏾
PRAY FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
Prayer against alcohol abuse and to share the Gospel.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jarvis-kingston--1517583/support.