Friday, 21 Feb. 2014
Word of Hope for Today
by Bro. Rolly Custodio
How to Conquer Anxiety and Depression (Part-1)
‘Anxiety in
a man’s heart weighs it down…’ Proverbs 12:25 NAS
Today’s Devotion
Your stomach is in knots, you feel as though an
elephant is sitting on your chest, you’ve got the jitters and your thoughts are
running amok. Where can you find relief? Alcohol, drugs, relationships, work,
money, sex… the list goes on? If so, you’ve found relief that simply won’t work
long-term. The Bible says, ‘Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down’, causing
hopelessness and depression.
What’s the answer? Satan is sometimes the source of
anxiety and depression. When King Saul became self-willed, ‘The Spirit of the
Lord…left Saul…the Lord had sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with
depression and fear’ (1 Samuel 16:14 TLB). Our pride and disobedience also
allow Satan to invade our thoughts and emotions. But by humbling ourselves and
aligning our will with God’s will, we invite Him to reverse Satan’s assault,
overcoming our anxiety and depression. ‘…Whoever humbles himself will be
exalted (lifted up)’ (Matthew 23:12 NKJV).
You have authority over the devil, but it only kicks in when you’re submitted
to God.
Here are three steps to victory found in James 4:7:
(1) ‘Submit yourselves…to God.’ This step aligns you with God’s Word
and power, and gives you the right to exercise dominion over the devil.
(2) ‘Resist the devil.’ This
is military language. ‘Resist the devil’ implies a courageous, forceful,
persistent refusal to let him prevail against you.
(3) ‘[The devil]…will flee from you,’ forfeiting his hold on your life and
his ability to pour on the anxiety and depression.
Parallel
verses: 1 Kings 3-5, Matt 15:21-28, Ps 33:13-22, Pro 5:15-20
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father thank
you for your powerful Word today. Lord thank you for your Word. Your Word Lord encourages
me on how to combat and conquer any anxiety and depression of my life. Lord
allow your to strengthen me and guide on how to do with my life. Lord empowers
me to stand strong in my faith and not what I feel. As you have said Lord that
we must by faith and not by sight because if we use only our senses and circumstances
it will give us anxiety and not confident in your Word. Lord thank for teaching
me to conquer these anxiety and depression. Lord uses me to be your empty
vessels ready to use in your kingdom for your glory, In Jesus Name. Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord
I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as
my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom
of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if
you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life.
Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do
these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3.
Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church
Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances
5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.
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