This depression and despair is just overwhelming me, I went and got half a bottle of vodka this morning and have been drinking. I used to have a small issue with alcohol nothing major but I have a heavily addictive nature, I used to be addicted to heroin and methadone until Jesus saved me about 10 years ago. The major cause of my depression is not being born again and still being heavily addicted to smoking despite years of intense prayers and many failed attempts to quit. So scared I am going to die in my sins and end up in hell. This week it has been worse, I was deeply saddened by the news and prayer requests I posted yesterday for the poor pastors in Myanmar who are experiencing major trauma since the military coup started and its making me doubt God.s goodness, as well as Leah Sharibu and many others in Nigeria and other sub-suharan countries still being held captive at the hands of muslim terrorists Boko Haram. I know me and many others have been praying feverently for their release for many years and the Bible says ask and you shall receive. All I can do is cling on to the hope that God knows best and everything happens in His perfect timing, and also that though they may not be free He is answering our other requests for them and they are comforted. Please pray for me to break through this darkness and get free of this addiction and get right with Jesus again before its too late, I truly feel as though my soul is in major jepordy. Thanks so much for prayers God bless. Michelle.
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Konstantina2
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I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
Durneloto
Faithful Servant
Lord Jesus You are the son of most high God in heaven . Lord You came on the face of this earth for we sinners and You died instead of us by carrying our sins on the calvary, when You died You said it is finished. You did away with all our sins and sicknesses. You came on the face of this earth to save sinners not to punish them. Only we need to acknowledge our sins and forsake them. Lord You know this person weakness, doubts , shortcomings and Yours is the most compassionate heart. You are washing him with Your precious blood and cleansing him of all his sins, sickness addiction. My Lord You are making him a channel or blessing for others. I believe it in the name of Lord Jesus. Amen. Watch on YouTube Torben preachers videos.
I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
Durneloto
Faithful Servant
Thanks I will try to watch later this week, Im gonna write his name now in my scripture notebook so I dont forget. God bless.
R L San
Beloved of All
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. The best thing you can do is get up and go do something fun or find some way to help others. 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.
John 8:36
.So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed
Here are some things to do that will help:
1. Exercise. Move the body...walk or run. Exercise daily will help! 20-30 minutes of outside exercise.
2. What is one thing you enjoyed doing in the past? Find a day and time to spend 10 minutes doing that activity or something similar. Write it down- day and time on calendar. Share what you will do with someone so you will be accountable to get it done.
3. Journal...Write down your thoughts so you can get rid of the negative ones..
4. Stay away from negative media, posts, anything that triggers negative emotion.
5. Watch an inspirational movie - there are some great Christian movies out now.
6. Write down scripture or positive affirmations and put them in the bathroom and around house. Read them daily.
7. Do something for someone else. Think of someone you care about and bake them something or bring them a gift or write a card to them.
8. Stay connected- call a friend, join a bible study or local group...
R L San
Beloved of All
Addictions:
- Satan uses sin and addictions to entice us to be slaves to sin.
- Then he can harm us or control our lives is a very unholy way.
- God offers His help and He says " Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world." 1John 4:4.
- Jesus said He will set you free. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Matthew 26:41
For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.
1 John 2:16
Psalms 107:19-20:“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them.
Phil.4:13 I can do all things through [a]Christ who strengthens me.
John 8:36
.So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed
God says that if two people agree in prayer He will answer that prayer.
He puts it this way:
Matthew 18:19
19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
I will be praying in agreement with all of your prayers from now on.
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