Depression

Through this seven-day devotional adapted from The Promises of God: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on the English Standard Version by Charles Spurgeon, and revised by Tim Chester, reflect on specific promises of God from Scripture that strengthened Spurgeon's own heart in times of severe depression and suffering.


The Promises of God: A 7-Day Devotional

Despair can creep in right after a major victory, after we are mistreated or betrayed by those closest to us, or if we are running out of patience for something we're excited about.  In this series, we'll cover such topics and how to step out of that despair by connecting with Jesus.

Stepping Out of Despair

According to Global Suicide Stats, An estimated 703,000 people die by suicide worldwide annually.   This is one person every 44.8 seconds.  We live in a day of confusion, loss of hope, and a world filled with problems.  There are many factors to consider, but to me, showing God’s love would help individuals know they matter!  This last in a series reveals important truths about suicide.


Part 3   SUICIDE

One day on a hill, a crowd gathered to hear Jesus’ sermon on how to live a life pleasing to God - not shrouded in shame and not ruled by anxious thoughts.  These guided meditations will take you back to that sermon.  The first meditation is on Jesus’ cure for anxiety.  The second meditation faces how to resolve anxious moments.  And on day three, you stop hiding and seek peace.


Releasing Anxiety

Are you feeling bound by something today? Do you feel like there is no escape from the walls that have been built around you? Well take heart! The Scriptures promise us that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17)! Read along with this 7-day plan and ask the Lord to free you from everything holding you back!

Freedom

Is it wrong to want to be radiant? What if the desire isn’t simply a sinful quest of vanity, but a God-instilled hunger to reflect His definition of beauty: joy in God. Could people recognize your joy by gazing into your face? Or has your joy gone missing? In this seven day plan, discover how your joy can be restored, even in difficult situations, by learning to fight for radiance.

The Fight For Radiance

Every human being longs to be accepted. Every human being longs to live a life without filters, without having to check their worth. But unfortunately, not everyone has the joy of living as such. There are many who suffer in public; while others suffer in silence behind the loneliness that rejection or being discarded brings.  We can overcome rejection by acknowledging our worth in Christ.  Let's dive in.

Overcoming Rejection

The topic of Sorrow is complex, real, and not pleasant. The Lord knows when we feel sorrow, and He promises us that He is walking through it with us, He is compassionate, loving, and He even turns it into joy and dancing! Let’s all embrace sorrow this week, with trust and faith in the Lord.

Hollywood Prayer Network On Sorrow

The World Health Organization estimates 350 million people suffer from depression globally, and depression knows no religious, racial, gender, or economic boundaries. But depression does have boundaries in terms of how it affects your life! As we journey towards a better understanding of depression and options you have, Dr. Bergina shares her knowledge and Biblical wisdom so that you too can put limits on depression and move towards complete recovery. The content in this devotional is taken from the book "Victory Over Depression With and Without Medicines" by Dr. Bergina Isbell. You can find more information about the book at  https://bit.ly/vodbook  and Dr. Bergina at  https://bit.ly/drberginahome .