Overcome Depression

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Almost everyone at one time or another experiences a period of sadness. Most people get over it with a little time. But for some people, the sadness continues.

I heard a recent report about a young doctor who committed suicide. My friend said to me; 'he had a great career, he was rich, handsome and seems to have everything going on well for him. I cannot understand why he should attempt suicide'.  I believe the Lord opened my heart to respond with this words; I told my friend; sometimes you will see a beautiful lady, with a good job, loved by many and seems to have everything going on well for her but at night while everyone is asleep, she struggles with the mental picture of a rape incident between herself and her father which occurred when she was a teenager. The natural body coat has a way of hiding the pain and struggles individuals face.

Depression is not a character defect, a spiritual disorder or an emotional dysfunction. And chief of all, it's not a choice.

Beloved, there are somethings in our past we wish we could erase, some mistakes that bring guilt and we cannot stop blaming ourselves and the people involved for this incident. Sometimes we think life would have been better if we did not do some certain things in our past. There are persons who cry all night over a missed opportunity. The list and reasons for depression can go on and on but am convinced the enemy is only exploiting their weakness. He builds in you hopelessness, as though you're in an inescapable pit. The Bible states; the devil comes to kill,steal and destroy (John 10:10).

We are advised not to worry but viewing depression as a sin in and of itself prevents individuals from seeking treatment.

Depressed people become really good at hiding their symptoms, they find it difficult to open up. It is easy to understand how the stigma related to depression, even in the Church, will prevent people from seeking Christian guidance and support. Everyone wants to look religious so most people remain silent because they do not want to be judged.

In the book of James; James 5:16, states "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed". Its important to point out that the Bible states 'HEALED' not 'CONDEMNED'. Everyone makes mistakes once in a while but that does not mean we are a mistake. Jesus forgave a number of prostitutes in the bible, He did not write them off. Even the thief crucified along with Jesus was not written off. God is love and He wants to heal you. He is not mad at you, He is madly in-love with you. 1 John 1:9 states; "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness".

The good news is, He will not only forgive you, the Blood of Jesus will cleanse you and you will be brand new as though it never happen. Beloved, let go the bitterness, life is worth much more. Do not let one chapter in your life close the entire book. God uses broken heroes to mend the broken. Nothing you have passed through is a waste, God knows how to bring beauty from ashes. Let go and let God.

Jesus, the express image of God came that we may have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Certainly, depression is not abundant life. Jesus can give you inner peace. One of the things the Lord taught me is, no one can be God in your life. Even a husband will make a poor God, no one can take complete responsibility to be there for you all your life. That is the job for the supernatural alone. People fail often times not because they do not love you, NO!, the truth is everyone has his or her personal challenges.

Sometimes your love ones want to be there for you but they cannot always be there, only God can be in America, Japan, Mexico all at once. Therefore bear with each others imperfections, knowing you are also imperfect.

Christ came to heal and make whole. The Bible describes what happens the moment you first accept Christ as being "born again." Spiritually you are a new person. The healing power of Jesus lives in you. Ask Him to fill you completely with His Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13). God's Spirit will give you the power to live like God wants you to live. The Holy Spirit guides, comforts, teaches, empowers and loves. Just tap into it and you will experience the greatest love ever.

Shalom!