The Biblical Way To Deal With Depression. Part [2] 10/02/2024 (Morning thought)

Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. 12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

Depression is first, and foremost a condition of the mind, which is usually marked by severe feelings of despondency and dejection. It can occur only once in your lifetime, it can happen on multiple occasions or it could last for very long and extended periods of time to the point where it could become chronic. Symptoms of depression are often manifested by a feeling of sadness and hopelessness.

It can also be demonstrated via irritability, frustration over minor matters, angry outbursts, sleep disturbances, and a lack of enthusiasm, or interest in normal activities. Depression, if left unchecked can affect one’s sleep, and can cause a person to feel tired, with a lack of energy, or motivation to do any and everything. It is also known to affect a person’s ability to think rationally and could reduce, or increase a person’s appetite for food. The tendency to binge-eat can be a symptom of a deeper problem of depression.

When there are unexplained physical problems such as pain, headaches, or sudden onset of disease, and sickness, a person can become depressed. Again, in very many instances, carrying a heavy load of debt can trigger bouts of depression. This one is huge, because it affects very many who have become overwhelmed with student loans, and since debt has become endemic, both at the federal level, and in most families, it is estimated that most American households cannot handle an unexpected bill of $1,000.00 or more.

Deuteronomy 15:5 Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day. 6 For the Lord thy God blesses thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

The Biblical Way To Deal With Depression. Part [1] 10/02/2024 (Evening thought)

Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.

Before we delve into the study, we must remember that there is a battle for the mind being waged each and every day, and living victoriously will depend to a large extent on how we fight our battles. The mind is where decisions and choices are made and thus, it behooves us to keep it in the best possible shape. Many people focus on physical health without their attention being placed on the mind where decisions and choices are made which then affect every other part of the body.

Very many of the struggles persons face in life can be traced right back to the mind, and how it is managed, because there is a valid reason why God placed it on top of the body. Thus, the enemy of souls goes to work to destroy, to weaken, and to interfere with the mind, so that the processes of decision can be thrown off kilter, for he knows that whenever this becomes the case, it will just be a matter of time before things will trend to the darker side.

In one way or the next, whether it be via harmful drugs, by watching too much bad news, with lying politicians, or by listening to wrong types of music which suggest bad actions through lyrics, or by diets and foods, there is only one target on the enemy’s radar, the human mind, the seat of intelligence.

Romans 12:I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!