Prayer to drive away dark and depressing thoughts

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Philip Kosloski - published on 06/09/21

Fill your mind with the light of God's wisdom with this prayer of St. Ephrem.

At times we can be overwhelmed with dark and depressing thoughts, finding it difficult to see any good in this world.

It is precisely at those moments where we need the light and joy of God's love in our lives.

Here is a short prayer from St. Ephrem that asks God to drive away the darkness in our minds.

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