Faith Based Tips For Christian Women That Deal With Depression
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LETS TALK ABOUT THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM DEPRESSION!!
Managing depression can be difficult and finding the right resources is key to successful recovery. Here are some tips that may be helpful for Christian women dealing with depression from a faith-based perspective:
- Pray. Prayer is a powerful tool and can be used to help you feel more connected to God. Seek God and ask him what is the root to the depression. Write down some questions to ask God during, prayer. Let me share this with you God might not answer right away but, don't stop seeking God.
- Connect with a faith-based support group. Talking to people who understand your struggles and can offer spiritual guidance and support can be beneficial. Speak with someone that will pray with you during this season. Pray and ask God to show you who to trust. DON'T BE AFRAID TO TALK TO SOMEONE! THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU BECAUSE DEPRESSION IS TRYING TO HINDER YOU!
- Read inspirational scriptures or stories. Take time to read uplifting scriptures or stories from your faith that can help you focus on the positive aspects of life. During, this time stay away from triggers fill your atmosphere with decrees and declares over your life. You will get through this valley trust the process and keep moving forward.
- Spend time in nature. Taking a walk in the park or simply getting some fresh air can help you gain perspective and reduce stress.
- Watch how you talk! stop saying my depression! STOP..... its not your depression its a spirit! If God didn't give it to you its not yours.
Read these scriptures over yourself daily. Put them on sticky notes , place them on your mirror, and around your bed. When you the scripture often the word will be in your spirit.
I hope these tips have been helpful.
Scriptures to read to overcome depression
- Deuteronomy 31:8
- Psalms 9:9
- Psalms 23:4
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- Psalms 37:23-24
Prayer
Father God I thank you for my sister in Christ. I thank you that no weapon is formed against her shall prosper. We come against every spirit that is not like you that will block and stop what you are doing in her life. I speak peace in her home! holy ghost fire fill her home. In the name of Jesus!