Have you ever felt so depressed and hopeless that you wanted to take your life? Several times in my life, I heard those taunting voices, saying "No one would care if you were gone. Just drive off a cliff and end it all." I almost responded. But Almighty God was fighting for me, and He fights for you, too. You are valuable and wanted. In today’s episode, we will dive into how we can overcome with God’s help. Come in and listen to Part 3 of Proclaim His Name series in Isaiah 9:6, “Feeling Hopeless? Three Ways Mighty God Fights for You Through Deep Depression.”
*Correction in Podcast, the Hotline number for Depression is 988.
Contact information: beth@healdepressionwithgod.com
Needing some inspiration? Check out other episodes in Proclaim His Name series on Isaiah 9:6.
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11- Three Ways God the Counselor Comforts through Devastating Loss
Coming soon: Tune in for the next two parts in this series on Isaiah 9:6.
13-Feeling Unwanted? Three Ways Everlasting Father Lavishes His Love on You
14-Feeling anxious? Three Strategies Prince of Peace offers to Calm our Minds
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Bible Verses for Depression used in this podcast
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. KJV
Ways God Fights for us
- God Defends us: Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20;1-28
- Commands His Angels around us: Psalm 91: 3-6, 11
- Puts on full armor to help us stand: Ephesians 6:10-20
Action Prompts
- Cry out to God for help, like Jehoshaphat
- Tell a trusted adult or pastor
- Connect with a Christian Counselor or call 988, a national suicide hotline
- Dig into God’s Word, Meditate on Psalm 139;13,14 and Psalm 91
Helpful resources
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Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and natural treatments for depression, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to support, encourage and instill hope in your journey to wellness. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing from depression.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
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