NATIONAL DAY FOR PRAYER FOR MENTAL ILLNESS RECOVERY AND UNDERSTANDING

We light the candle of TRUTH that God will help us dispel ignorance and misinformation about major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.

We lit the candle of HEALING that troubled minds and hearts, broken lives and relationships might be healed.

We light the candle of UNDERSTANDING that the darkness of stigma, labels, exclusion and marginalization might be dispelled for the sake of those touched by mental illness

We light the candle of HOPE for persons and families living with mental illness, for better treatment, for steadier recovery, for greater opportunity to work and serve.

We light the candle of THANKFULNESS for compassionate, dedicated caregivers and mental health professions; for new discoveries in brain research and better medications.

We light the candle of FAITH to dispel doubt and despair for those who have lost hope and are discouraged.

We light the candle of STEADFAST LOVE to remind us of God's love and faithfulness, and to remind us to share the light of love and service for those living with mental illness.

Carol J. Wills