REFUSE DEPRESSION
I Samuel 16:19-23
Devotional:- “After that, whenever the bad depression
from God tormented Saul, David got out his harp and played. That would calm
Saul down, and he would feel better as the moodiness lifted.” (V.23) MSG
Due to the numerous challenges facing people in the world today, many are
always depressed. This often happens to people when all their expectations have
been defeated. This is because men refuse to acknowledge God in their
understanding and try to make it by themselves. Jesus says without Him we can
do nothing (John 15:5).
To be depressed is to be pressed down by prevailing circumstances. It is
to be pulled down into self-imposed defeat due to unfulfilled expectations. It
is to feel miserable and dejected. It is to be made sad or to be low in spirit.
During such time, such a person will not be able to think well or make
good decisions. He could even feel he doesn’t want to see anyone. Those things
he loves to do will no longer appeal to him, and he could be feeling the world
should even end. Such spirit was tormenting Saul the king but David was invited
to sing and play the harp in praise of God in his presence. That will automatically
bring God’s presence and fullness of joy will be the answer (Psalm 16:11).
Depression is therefore a product of ingratitude, worry, and sorrow. Anytime
you feel heavy this way, seek to be in the gathering children of God where
God’s presence will be vivid by true worship (Psalm 23:3). Where God’s servant
will speak about God’s counsel, then His peace shall be returned to your heart.
Hope will come again and your life will experience new joy and victory.
PRAYER: LORD, RESTORE YOUR FULL JOY
INTO MY HEART.
“DEPRESSION IS THE FORERUNNER OF EVIL
DEEDS, KILL IT BEFORE IT KILLS YOU”
