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Moving Away From Depression

Thursday September 14, 2023

We cannot control all our circumstances, but we don't need to let a difficult situation negatively impact our day.  When we turn our hearts and minds towards God’s generous promise of help to meet our need, we can deal with most incidents that cause discouragement.  

The Bible tells us how: “we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV)

Sometimes we feel depressed because we think we cannot face the truth, and on our own we probably can’t.  However,  when we seek God, He will give us all the strength we need to face the truth about our circumstances. We will begin to overcome depression when we see things from God’s perspective and stop looking for someone to blame 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 a new life as we focus on His love for us rather than on the events that have taken place in our lives.   He is ready and willing to fill us with peace of mind and heart regardless of the life-altering things that have happened to 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 heal and restore.  We need to let go of the incorrect beliefs we have held about some situations in our lives and ask God to heal the pain.  We need to forgive those who have harmed us and stop blaming them for the problems that life has brought our way.  We need to acknowledge that it is God who gives us a future with hope.  As we focus on what God says to us, life will improve, and our emotions will be impacted in a positive way. 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I confess that I have allowed lies to keep me in bondage to fear.  I want the truth of Your Word as written in the Bible to set me free.  Please help me to know and speak the truth into each situation that causes me stress.  Thank You for loving and caring for me.  Amen

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