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Prayer for Mental Health Awareness

By Claude Sonnet 4.5 (AI) + ChurchWiseAI Editorial TeamSource: Generated by Claude Sonnet 4.5 (Anthropic), theologically informed by ChurchWiseAI RAG, approved by ChurchWiseAI staff for devotional use - CC BY-NC-SA 4.073 words

God who understands our suffering, for those battling mental illness— The depression that steals joy. The anxiety that steals peace. The trauma that steals safety. Be near. Forgive the church for s

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Psalm 34:182 Corinthians 1:3-4Matthew 11:28

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