This is Part one of Depression and its cure.
Depression in the Bible –
Yes, Even our favorite Bible Characters had times of depression. At one time or another,
we have all been in the mulli-grubs. The
thing is - - to only visit - - not to stay there.
David spoke to himself: "Oh My Soul, Why are you Cast
Down?"
Psalms 42:5 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again--my Savior and my God.
The Bible tells us of those
who experienced grief, sadness and depression and what they did about it.
1. David was troubled and battled
deep despair.
2.
Elijah was discouraged, weary, and afraid.
3. Jonah was angry and wanted to run
away.
4.
Job suffered through great loss, devastation, and
physical illness.
5.
Moses was grieved over the sins of his people.
6.
Jeremiah (the weeping prophet) wrestled with great
loneliness, feelings of defeat, and insecurity.
7.
Even Jesus Himself was deeply anguished over what was
before Him.
Each of these persons, suffered a pity party with kicking, weeping and
screaming, but soon they picked themselves up and made a decision to trust God.
What did David do?
Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; - - but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.
What did Jesus do?
Jesus submitted to God’s will: “Not my will but thine be done.”
They no doubt heard the still small voice bringing them comfort and telling
them, “I understand and - - It will be
alright – just trust me.”
They made a choice to adjust their attitude from sorrow to hope as they
reached for joy.
This is where “SELF TALK” will become a cure.
Instead of itemizing all of the reasons you are sad - - In its place and as
a replacement for depression, begin to count your blessings. Speak to yourself and say with your mouth: “YOU are a blessed person and God is your
helper, comfort and protector.” Speak
positive truth over yourself. It is good
to use a Confession list of Positive Scriptures to do this.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. When you HEAR yourself speak God's word it builds up your Faith.
You might be interested in Jim Kaseman’s Web site with scriptures to encourage and build up your Faith and Trust in God.
To be continued soon with Part 2
3 comments:
Amen! There is power in our words and no words hold greater power than God's Holy Word. His Words are truth and life. His Words help lift me from the more. Like John, I need more of Him and less of me.
Very good words! David often wrote of his sorrows, pain, trials and suffering, but he always ended his writing by looking up, to the Lord, and not just focusing on where He was, but in WHOM he could trust. Very good encouraging post Hazel! I hope many people read it and are encouraged!
Great lesson. The power of free will is so underestimated. And ourselves so overestimated. Good one, Hazel.
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