Depression is not domiciled in some races, country, tribe or continent but rather it’s a global thing. Depression does not know the rich nor the poor, it does not know the beautiful nor the ugly rather it overwhelmes those who can’t resist it’s forces.
The forces( reasons ) of depression varies from one person to another. However, it can be summarized that forces of depression come when we either being added to or subtracted from.
To some depression set in when they ( human ) are being added to with something e.g when one engages in new bad habits that he or she is not proud of. The new negative habit is the burden of depression ( helplessness ) upon his life. On the other side, some experience depression ( helplessness ) when something is being subtracted from them. Take for example, when some lose their loved ones they come depressed ( helpless or hopeless ).
WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED ( HELPLESS OR HOPELESS ) ?
* Genuinely Confess and repent of your sin and follow God as at the time of depression. This Will help draw God to your side to help you incase it came as a result of sin.
* Begin to proclaim the good promises of God to you from his words. Focus on these good promises of God for you.WHY?
Proverbs 4:23
Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts.
Hebrew 4:12
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Other Bible passages to meditate on when depressed ( hopeless or helpless )
– Phillipian 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
– Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
– phillipian 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
– Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
-Mstthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
-Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
-Psalm 9:9
“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
