When we live in depression our number-one enemy is our emotions. Emotions are unreliable. They change from day to day and feelings often don’t convey the truth, or at least the complete truth, of what is going on in our lives. Acknowledging the truth of our emotional state to God, and asking for His help, will bring His wisdom into the situation, together with healing, encouragement, and blessing.
I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. (Micah 7:7-8 NLT)
When we feel tired or discouraged, we should not fall into the trap of telling ourselves "I feel depressed,” or, “It’s too hard for me to face this day."
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23:5-6 NIV)
The Bible tells us, Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7 NIV)
Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a man of sorrows and understand my grief. I am thankful that there is no condemnation from You when I feel sad or discouraged. Please draw me close to Your heart and give me the endurance and strength I need to change my attitude when dark thoughts enter my mind. Fill me with Your peace. I choose to stay close to You and ask You to make me whole. I am grateful that I can confidently rely on You to restore my soul. Amen
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