Defeating DepressionSmakprov

         Studies show that many people who experience emotional pain today most often experienced some type of trauma and/or rejection as a child. The most common way the enemy attacks is through some type of rejection, self-rejection, fear of rejection, lack of self-worth and abuse, all of which usually result in that shameful word called “depression.” So often these emotions stand between us and our destiny because we cannot move on. 

       Often our hearts are filled with hurts, unforgiveness, cloudiness…so much that it is hard to see ourselves having any kind of positive future. But there are things that you can do on a regular basis that get you on the right track, leading toward your happy place—your journey to freedom. While there are no quick fixes or magic formulas—short of an instantaneous delivery from God—the scripture says you can be set free.

       As you walk through this journey to wholeness, one thing you can do is find your person to talk to. Acknowledge any hurts, and wrongdoings and talk about them to somebody, even if just in your journal, but to a counselor would be ideal. Then, purpose in your heart to make up your mind to study God’s word daily so that you spend time thinking about the One who is delivering you rather than thinking about the issue that is keeping you in bondage. 

       And finally, find a way to forgive yourself and the people who have hurt you. Forgiveness is so important in your search for joy and peace. Major health facilities are now incorporating forgiveness in their cancer treatment plans. Some hospitals even have forgiveness therapy that is used along with Chemotherapy. Why? Experts say unforgiveness negatively affects the outcome of a patient’s illness. Studies connect unforgiveness with just about every major disease known to medicine, and guess what! That’s Biblical! 

         The good news is you can be set free. You can become a new person because God really is with you. Meditate on the Word, even if you don’t feel like it. I remind you to constantly praise Him for your progress, even if you don’t really see it just yet. Again, you are walking by faith. Turn to prayer and turn to scripture. Allow God to keep his promises to you.