Depression

Journey to the Jordan to reflect on the baptism of Jesus and His call to us to believe, repent, and follow Him. Find Jesus there. This is part three of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

Jesus, I Need You Part 3

As a pastor, I was ashamed I had anxiety and depression. Too many told me it was a faith issue, a sin issue, or both. In the end, I realized it was much bigger than that. Moreover, I came to understand that Jesus didn’t want to condemn me; He wanted to help me. I hope you enjoy this 5-day devotional called “Stressed, Depressed, Hot Mess!” 

Stressed, Depressed, Hot Mess

All of life’s heartaches can knock the breath out of you. This encouraging reading plan will help you see how much God genuinely cares about what you’re going through. He truly helps us to get through life’s toughest challenges.

Lord, How Am I Ever Going to Get Through This?

Some days feel dark, especially when we’re anxious or lonely. But those moments aren’t the last word. Because you are seen. You are known. You are loved. Take the next five days to shine a light on what the Bible says about how much God treasures you. You are not overlooked. And it’s going to be okay. God sees you. God loves you. And it will get better. 

This 5-day reading plan is adapted from the 90-day teen devotional, You Are Seen, written by mother-and-son duo, Amber Lia and Ollie Lia.

You Are Seen: Encouragement for Teens Who Struggle With Stress and Anxiety

As believers, we are all living with the expectation of living again. However, while we still live in these fleshly bodies, confronting death and grief can be heartbreaking. Learn how to navigate this space and let the healing process begin!

Coping With Death & Grief as a Believer

Depression can feel overwhelming, all-consuming, and like the turmoil will never end. And yet, God designed us in such a way that our brains can be rewired. Hope and lasting joy can be experienced. This 3-day devotional plan will help you feel God’s presence and learn practical steps to overcome depression.

Overcoming Depression

The first thing we say when we introduce ourselves is “I am.” We say our names, our occupations, and anything else that communicates who we are. The problem is, we tend to misidentify ourselves. Who we are is not determined by what we do, but rather by to whom we belong. Join Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill as they share how to live with God-sized confidence.

Developing Godly Self-Confidence

Romans 12:2 says transformation happens by changing the way we think. You cannot prevent every negative thought from knocking on the door of your mind, but you can choose how you answer. From Philippians 4:6-9 you will learn strategies in this devotional to change your thinking in a positive direction and win the battle in your minds so you can live emotionally healthy and spiritually strong.


Transformational Freedom Devotional

How often do we walk through life feeling utterly alone? We are surrounded by people and yet, something is missing. Over three days, David Leonard will take you through a journey of recognizing that all we truly need is Jesus. He is the breath in our lungs and the answer to every question we have. 