Depression, Anxiety & Hope Session 3

Depression, Anxiety & Hope Session 3

This is the third session in this series. I hope by now you are beginning to understand the truth about depression and anxiety. 

Let me reiterate here what the Bible states about anxiety and how we are to handle it.

 The Holy Spirit through the apostle Paul stated that we are not to be careful for anything, but that we should cast our cares onto the Lord because he cares for us.... 

The NKJV translation of this verse, gives us the best picture of actionable steps to depression relief. 

Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)- Be ANXIOUS for nothing, but in everything, through prayer, and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things noble, whatever things just, whatever things pure, whatever things lovely, whatever things of a good report, if any virtue, and if anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.

This is how we are to handle anxiety biblically. We are not to deny it but recognize as fear and take it to the Lord. Then we are to think on the correct things while we await the desire of our heart.

Beloved, please remember that anxiety left alone will cause depression in our lives. That is the truth.