We are unable to control all our circumstances, but we don't have to let what happens spoil our day. We can deal with most of the situations that cause discouragement when we turn our hearts and minds towards God’s promise of generous help to meet our need. To do this we need to do what the Word of God in the Bible tells us: “we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV)
Many people, particularly those in early recovery, are depressed because they think they can’t face truth. However, the God who came to fill our lives with joy is the same God who came to reveal truth and to give us strength to face the truth of our circumstances. Avoiding truth and blaming others gives the devil’s lie a chance to flourish in our hearts. We will begin to overcome depression when we stop making excuses and quit blaming everyone else for how we are feeling. 
Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. (Isaiah 49:13 NIV)
We are not stuck. We are not damaged for life. We are not broken beyond repair. God offers us new life as we will look to Him rather than to past events. If we seek God, He will fill us with the peace He has promised us. No matter what has previously taken place in our lives, God has prepared a way forward for us.
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31b-32 NIV)
No harm or injustice is bigger than God’s ability to help and heal. We need to repent of the incorrect beliefs that we hold and ask God to forgive us and help us to follow the way of truth.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I confess that I have allowed lies to take root in my heart and they keep me in bondage to unforgiveness and anger. Please cleanse me from all secret faults. Help me to speak the truth in each situation I encounter. I seek to know and follow the way of truth. Please help me. Amen
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