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		<title>5 Bible Verses to Help You Say no to Negative Thoughts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Praying Woman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<p> Bible Verses to Help You Say No to Negative Thoughts Negative thoughts can be a relentless enemy, chipping away at our peace and joy. This article explores five powerful Bible verses that provide a spiritual arsenal to combat negativity. We’ll delve into the meaning and application of each verse, offering practical strategies to reprogram your [...]</p>
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		<title>5 Ways to Help a Grieving Spouse</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Saviela E. Thorne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grief]]></category>
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<p>The past six months has been the most devastating six months of my life. I lost my well paid job due to health reasons and 2 ½ months later I lost my oldest brother in a tragic accident. My life was broken beyond comprehension and my spirit was crushed. It wasn’t because I was not [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/5-ways-to-help-a-grieving-spouse/">5 Ways to Help a Grieving Spouse</a></p>
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		<title>3 Ways To Take Control of Your Emotions During Difficult Times</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gail Goolsby]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category>
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<p>Here are 3 Ways To Take Control of Your Emotions During Difficult Times... Whenever you feel like giving up, remind yourself ...</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/3-ways-to-take-control-of-your-emotions-during-difficult-times/">3 Ways To Take Control of Your Emotions During Difficult Times</a></p>
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		<title>Depression and Mental Health Within The Church</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Minaa B]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2015 07:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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<p>For most of my life growing up I struggled with depression and mental health related issues. At the age of sixteen I became frustrated with my life and my depression began to overpower my faith. I began to engage in self-mutilating behaviors and I became more enticed by the idea of death by suicide. I [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/depression-and-mental-health-within-the-church/">Depression and Mental Health Within The Church</a></p>
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		<title>5 Tips For Getting Through the 5 Stages of Grief</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renisha Oubre]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[healing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="450" height="300" src="https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2-450x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Stages of Grief" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2-450x300.jpg 450w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2-600x400.jpg 600w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2-180x120.jpg 180w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2-561x374.jpg 561w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2-364x242.jpg 364w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2-608x405.jpg 608w, https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2.jpg 620w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figure><img width="300" height="180" src="https://theprayingwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grief2-300x180.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Stages of Grief" decoding="async" /></figure>
<p>To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven… A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. &#8211;Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 4  Most often, the emotion of grief is associated with losing a loved one to death. I’ve learned in this [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/5-tips-for-getting-through-the-5-stages-of-grief/">5 Tips For Getting Through the 5 Stages of Grief</a></p>
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		<title>Don Cornelius Foundation Kicks Off Suicide Prevention Week</title>
		<link>https://theprayingwoman.com/don-cornelius-foundation-kicks-off-suicide-prevention-week/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Praying Woman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The Don Cornelius Foundation (DCF) is kicking off Suicide Prevention Week themed “I AM THE FACE,” with an afternoon of music and fellowship on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 3:00 pm at the popular Post &#38; Beam restaurant. The DCF is a non-profit organization formed by the family of Donald “Don” C. Cornelius, creator of “Soul [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/don-cornelius-foundation-kicks-off-suicide-prevention-week/">Don Cornelius Foundation Kicks Off Suicide Prevention Week</a></p>
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		<title>7 Signs Of Depression and How To Manage Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Praying Woman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to do what you need to feel better. But while overcoming depression isn’t quick or easy, it’s far from impossible. You can’t beat it through sheer willpower, but you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key is to [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/7-signs-of-depression-and-how-to-manage-them/">7 Signs Of Depression and How To Manage Them</a></p>
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		<title>How To Love And Understand Someone In Emotional Pain</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Praying Woman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2014 06:16:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>For some of us, making things happen in our lives is not as hard to do as it is for other people. There are some people who truly have been through some tremulous times in their lives and it hinders them in so many ways from accomplishing their dreams. It’s not that these people don’t [...]</p>
<p>Read the article here---&gt;  <a href="https://theprayingwoman.com/how-to-love-and-understand-someone-in-emotional-pain/">How To Love And Understand Someone In Emotional Pain</a></p>
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