Does depression have you in the pits? one definition of depression is this: An area that is sunk below its surroundings; a hollow.
Whether you think your life's circumstances are lower than they should be or you feel hollow inside, the secret to fighting depression is to get filled.
The problem is, many people attempt to fight depression by filling themselves with the wrong things. That's how addictions occur. People turn to drugs, alcohol, food, sex, materialism, gambling or other distractions to soothe the emptiness inside. but this relief does not last. Instead, it merely deepens the hole until it becomes a grave, consuming their lives.
So what is the solution? The first step is to decide that you are ready for healing. That starts with a personal relationship with God. If you don't have one yet, then you'll learn how later in this article.
Next, meditate on God's word daily to fill you up and lift you up. Doing this will strengthen you and empower you to live in obedience to the word.
Use the following eight healing scriptures to fight depression. Speak them out loud every day.
Psalm 42:11
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Psalm 5:11
But let all those rejoice who put their trust in you; let them ever shout for joy, because you defend them; let those also who love your name be joyful in you.
Ecclesiastes 5:20
For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.
Isaiah 61:3
To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God in your midst,
The Mighty one, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
John 15:11
These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things.
I pray these healing scriptures will bless you today and inspire you to fight depression. God has promised those who believe in him a future and a hope. If you don't have a personal relationship with God, then hit this link to learn how [http://www.campuscrusadeforchrist.com/knowing_god/knowing1.htm].
Once you have this relationship in place, then God will empower you to fight the lies that try to steal your joy and peace. It all starts with renewing your mind with God's word.
Trust that God will heal you, make you whole, and lift you up. And your deliverance will be a powerful message of hope and healing to those who are still struggling.
Eight Healing Scriptures to Fight Depression
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