Victory over Depression

One of the biggest threats to the church in this hour is distraction.  I have written a good friend that Satan is not threatened by the church, Bible reading or even humanitarian helps ministry.  Satan trembles when God's people begin to get set free from the lies that are implanted and ingrained in the thoughts of believers that say:  "Jesus is not enough.... I will always be powerless; depressed and insecure."  If Satan can keep God's people bound in their head and emotions, then he can continue an effective demise of God's ultimate kingdom plan.  So what threatens Satan's plans?  PRAYER.  Satan trembles when God's people pray.  Ironically, my computer just crashed as I wrote this blog, so again, I will just press through because I realize somebody's freedom might just come from this post.  Are you one who is tired of head trippin and always feeling stuck in yourself and never able to get outside of your head?  Pray this prayer and begin to believe it as you labor over your own freedom:

Prayer over Depression:

Father, You are my refuge and my high tower and my stronghold in times of trouble.  I lean on and confidently put my trust in You, for You have not forsaken me.  I seek You  on the authority of Your Word and the right of my necessity.  I praise You, the help of my countenance and my God.

Lord, You lift up those who are bowed down.  Therefore, I am strong and my heart takes courage.  I establish myself on righteousness- right standing in conformity with Your will and order.  I am far even from the thought of oppression or destruction, for I fear not.  I am far even from the thought of oppression or destruction, for I fear not.  I am far from terror for it shall not come near me.

Father, You have thoughts and plans for my welfare and peace.  My mind is stayed on You, for I stop allowing myself to be agitated and disturbed and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.

Satan, I resist you and every oppressive spirit in the name of Jesus.  I resist fear, discouragement, self-pity, and depression.  I speak the Word of truth, in the power of God, and I give you no place, Satan; I give no opportunity to you.  I am delivered from oppression by the blood of the Lamb.

Father, I thank You that I have been given a spirit of power and of love and of a calm and well-balanced mind.  I have discipline and self-control.  I have the mind of Christ and hold the thoughts, feelings, and purposes of His heart.  I have a fresh mental and spiritual attitude, for I am constantly renewed in the spirit of my mind with Your Word, Father. 

Therefore, I brace up and reinvigorate and cut through and make firm and straight paths for my feet-  safe and upright and happy paths that go in the right direction.  I arise from the depression and procrastination in which circumstances have kept me.  I rise to new life, I shine and am radiant with the glory of the Lord.

Thank you Father, Jesus’ name, that I am set free from every evil work.  I praise You that the joy of the Lord is my strength and stronghold! Hallelujah! 

From:  Prayers That Avail Much