Depression can often develop out of guilt, disappointment, anxiety, bereavement or low self-esteem. Talking out your problems to God and a friend will start the healing process, and the Word of God will complete it.
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Depression can often develop out of guilt, disappointment, anxiety, bereavement or low self-esteem. Everyone experiences emotions like these from time to time, but it’s when these emotions become malignant that depression sets into the soul. Often, a doctor will prescribe drugs to deal with depression, but most doctors are now suggesting talking therapy. Talking out your problems is a very powerful treatment for depression.
1 Peter 5:7
casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you
Jesus said, “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” If you’re suffering anxiety and depression today, be encouraged to pour out your heart to a compassionate confidant. However, there is another outlet for your confessions that is probably more powerful: prayer.
Word of God is sharper than a double-edged sword; it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit. Talking out your problems to God and a friend will start the healing process, and the Word of God will complete it.
God-tracking is pouring your heart out to Jesus.
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Luke 6:43-45
Hebrews 4:12-13
Psalm 119:105
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You can track God’s plans for your life with Dudley Anderson, the author of Tracking the Will of God . This post is part of Dudley’s weekly GodTracker devotional series. You can also listen to his GodTracker podcast.
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GodTracker is a weekly e-mail Christian motivational thought, written by Dudley Anderson, based on the premise that God has a plan for our lives. His Word calls us to seek his plan by acknowledging him in all our ways and by tracking his purposes in faith. Most of what you’ll read is based on the author’s personal experience of tracking the plans of God.
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Originally from South Africa, Dudley Andersen now lives in the UK where he heads up Sure Reality Media and pastors Cornerstone Family Church in Worcestershire. He is married to Karen-Leigh and has two children, Kerryn and Ryan. Dudley has a background in radio and has worked for Radio Pulpit, Impact Radio and Christian Vision. Since 2005 he has produced diverse content for various Christian stations. He is the author of God-Tracking Through the Year and Overflowing Hope and writes a weekly e-mail devotional called, GodTracker. Dudley is also a worship leader.