July 19, 2019 LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE TOPIC - OVERCOMING DEPRESSION (I)
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THE LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Friday, July 19, 2019
TOPIC: OVERCOMING DEPRESSION (I)
Read Romans 8:35-39
35. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36. As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
37. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39. Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
MEMORISE: Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10)
EXPOSITION
Depression is a state of feeling sad and without hope for the future. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of disability. They estimated that 350 million people are affected, globally. Those suffering from depression usually experience intense feelings of sadness, anger, fatigue, hopelessness, lowered self-esteem and heightened self-depression. Its symptoms also include reduced interest in things that used to bring one happiness, unintentional weight loss, low appetite, sleeplessness or excessive sleeping, loss of energy, impaired ability to think, concentrate or make decisions, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, and suicide attempt, among others. Failure to address it on time, can result in serious disaster.
Factors that contribute to depression include the environment that consist in continuous exposure to violence, neglect, poverty, etc. Personality is another factor. For instance, people with low self-esteem, or the generally pessimistic are prone to depression. Unpalatable life occurrences, e.g. bereavement, failed relationships, job issues; medical challenges also cause depression.
No matter what may be the cause of depression, know that depression is dangerous. The outcomes of depression are far grievous than the root causes. Are you facing challenges? Isaiah 41:10 speaks to your situation. Be convinced that God still loves you, no matter the situation. Cheer up!
PRAYER POINTS
1. I ask for the sufficient grace to live beyond my negative feelings, in Jesus' name.
2. I declare and gain victory over whatever has been weighing me down, in Jesus' name.
3. Ask for God's grace for victims of loss of jobs, loved ones, etc. to bear the losses and continue their lives in and with God.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Neh. 13:16 - 13:31; Est. 1:1 - 3:2; Acts 16:40 – 17:21
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!
July 19, 2019 LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE TOPIC - OVERCOMING DEPRESSION (I)
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