I've been feeling depressed lately and feeling like I'm in bondage, like there is something holding me back.
Depression is an attack on the mind. It occurs when you feel a lack of hope.
Faith gives substance to the things you are hoping for.Jesus defeated Satan and took
away his tools of evil. However Satan can and will attack our minds. Here are some scriptures You can focus on for your mental health.
Phil. 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Deuter. 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Psalms 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
Ps.3:3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Psalm 3:3 ESV
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.
I will be praying for you to have a sound mind - the mind of Christ from now on.
I will also pray that evil spirits can not attack your mind.
God loves you and so do I.