Hello ladies, today I just want to share something that He showed me these pasts days, many come here because they want a restored marriage, I also came here for this reason, but as time passed He turned my heart to Him, I live the abundant life my Husband died to give me, and I don’t want my old life back, I want to walk to the New He has for me. Many are not there yet, and that’s okay, He will be the one to take us there.
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I am in my home country for a couple of weeks, and during the time that I spent here, I could see how much the ladies of my family are suffering from depression, and anxiety, they live in fear, they have a crisis and their happiness depend on their circumstances. Seeing it my heart just broke, I ran to my Heavenly Husband and asked Him what this was. Immediately I remember the lesson “They Don’t Have It” https://loveatlast.org/finding-the-abundant-life/chapter-6-they-dont-have-it/.
You see my cousins and aunties don’t have Him, they continue to search for the love of a man, to give them what they want, but no man can do it. I asked my Husband how I can talk about His love, and what He did for me, without being religious, and He reminded me that I can continue to abide in Him, to love, obey, and follow Him. To continue to have our time together, to constantly talk with Him, they will see it, without me telling them anything, but also be ready to give an account of my faith if they ask.
So, I did, I loved them and gave them space to ask, so now my cousins write to me, they say they miss the peace that they had when they were close, and they ask about my life, and I am able to share little by little what He did and continually does.
I am not sure if you have people with anxiety and depression around you, but I just want to encourage you to love them as He loves you. His light in us can bring peace, and He is the one doing the work, so we don’t need to force anything.
Hopefully, I will be sharing more soon about how He is breaking this cycle of depression and anxiety in my family.
“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4
“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.” PHILIPPIANS 4:8
The more I think about Him, the more my face shines, and the more people want to be around.
Sara, I am sooooo grateful you shared this with us because I know I’m not the only one who will be excitedly anticipating, “Hopefully, I will be sharing more soon about how He is breaking this cycle of depression and anxiety in my family” because there’s NO DOUBT this is His plan and why He led you to share it.
Also, my Husband has been revealing to ME how many Christians are literally ADDICTED to anti-depression medication that my Husband also revealed this drug is actually intended to be addictive, requiring more and stronger (and more expensive) medication. See that “no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.” 2C211
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/search=2+Corinthians+211&version=YLT,NLT,CEV,ERV,TLB
That’s why I want to begin a series of ENCOURAGEMENT for our brides each THURSDAY that you’ll see I added to our menu. https://loveatlast.org/menu/ Thursdays Sara will join with other brides to discuss the epidemic of Christians and family members who are DEPRESSED—very often addicted to antidepressants simply because They Don’t Have Him
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I experienced the devastating effects of anti-depressant as a child and teenager, because my mother suffered from depression and was on anti-depressants for years. But what happened, and it happened to my mother and a few years later a close friend of mine’s mother as well, they were on the same anti-depressants for years because it “worked” for them. And while they were on those specific pills everything was fine and went well. But then suddenly the pharmaceutical companies decided to discontinue certain anti-depressants because its old “technology”. And the effects were devastating because both of them couldn’t find another brand that “worked” for them and their depression got worse and worse. Both of them even went for treatment at a facility for depression, but afterwards it only went well for few months and they slipped right back into a deep depression, because the help they received were based on psychology. It then became even worse because both of them then decided that alcohol is the next best coping mechanism.
The other thing I experienced is what this addiction that is supposed to be legal will cause you to do. A friend of my mother’s came to visit her one day, she was also on anti-depressants but for some reason the doctor didn’t want to renew her script. She knew my mother was also on these pills, so she came to visit my mom, then said she had to go to the bathroom and took my mother’s monthly supply of anti-depressants.
I was just a teenager at this stage, but what I saw convinced me to never go this route, in my heart I knew there must be another way, and I can only thank Him for leading me to RMI at a very vulnerable time in my life. So from what I’ve seen is that these pills are highly addictive.
Adina, thank you so much for sharing because first hand accounts, especially yours that you have experienced, and witnessed for years are extremely powerful.
Rather than “treating” or “managing” the symptoms, what we can offer those who are experiencing these frightening dark feelings with the Source of all joy. What our beloved does is goes right to the source, the empty places in our hearts that need to be filled. Daily showering in his promises, and from our own lips, hearing our thankfulness and gratitude for all that he has done for us. All that he’s done for our families. Rehearsing these in our mind will not just manage or treat the symptoms, but cause them to disappear and be replaced with “joy, unspeakable and full of glory.”
Oh, thank you for sharing Sara. I love to hear how He uses the peace that is in you to touch hearts. I cannot wait to hear all about it on Thursdays. I agree Erin, I have heard of so many Christians being depressed and I myself have gone through a period of depression for a while AFTER I found Him. I had thoughts of suicide and when I met Him, I thought it was just going to disappear, but they did not. Even though I knew He was real, I still did not want to live. He used it for good of course. The more I held tight, the more He lifted my depression and I remember exactly the day I woke up with the darkness lifted off my shoulders. It has been years since then and due to His grace, I have never felt that again.
What is shared and the transparency is so important to hear and discuss Yvonne. Because, even though I have not suffered from this, I would have assumed that once you believe, and you have a relationship with him, depression with simply disappear. Understanding that this is not true, will help everyone! People like me, and especially those who feel there’s something wrong with them if it doesn’t instantly happen, the moment that they believe or they begin to doubt their relationship with their husband due to not being joyful like everyone else.
Let’s continue to SSG for more wisdom, understanding, and knowledge of this tragic epidemic so that all of us can fill our lives with “pleasant and precious riches.”
Thank you for sharing Sara, you are so right no man can do it.
When my EH left me the first time and I fell into depression and it was so bad that I tried to commit suicide a few times but praise our HH that He put it on my twin sisters heart to ask the caretaker to unlock my flat and I was taken to hospital. I put my sister and parents through so much pain and when I asked our HH to free me from all the depression pills I was free, I threw them in the dustbin and I have never been back there again. I did feel a battle while having covid because I got nightmares every night and it felt like a mental attack too but my HH remined me not to talk negative again and stand on the word of God that is sharper than any two edged sword.
Sara I can’t wait for the testimonies that will come from your family being freed from depression.
And Erin that will be so brilliant to do a series of encouragement every Thursday, I look forward to it.
Yvonne it feels so good to feel that darkness lifted off one’s shoulders, I never want that darkness and said I will hold onto our HH like never before.
Thank you so much for sharing Janine! One key thing you mention is that what drives many to despair is giving voice to the negative rather than shouting his praise. It is a battle. There’s no doubt about it. And our words are the swords and bullets that pierce not just our hearts, but other hearts as well. We need to adhere to his principles and promises where we speak to each other in the Psalms, and praises. Doesn’t everyone here just feels so incredibly blessed to have a platform like this, rather than the typical social media that’s extremely dangerous, especially for those who are teetering and honorable to depression and anxiety.
Another thing that my husband just spoke to me about is that these testimonies are like a rope thrown down into a deep, dark well – – they are the lifeline being thrown to us to use to rescue others we hear are suffering.
Thank you for sharing this Sara. I also witness a lot of depression and anxiety in the women around me. It reminds me of how I came to the ministry but He has slowly changed the way I think and feel. I am definitely still a work in progress but I have learned that when I take His hand, He is able to take all those negative things away from me. I use to be on depression pills for many years during my health crisis and my marriage problems but when I finally turned to Him, He was able to start healing me and I no longer needed or wanted the medications. He truly is the only one who can heal us physically, emotionally and spiritually. Not living off of my emotions has been a real eye opener for me and although it is difficult sometimes, with Him I can do anything!
Looking forward to your lessons!
Thank you for sharing the aura because you brought up some thing that needs to be addressed. Very often due to other things other than exhibiting depression, women are put on depression medication as a “precaution.” Just as you know, doubt, or put on medication to prevent rejection of your multi organ transplant (and the only reason I’m familiar with this is because my brother had a bone marrow transplant and this was just part of the process to prevent rejection of my sister’s bone marrow.)
For example, after I gave birth in a hospital, the nurse came in with a tiny cup of medication for me to take. I asked her what each pill 💊 was. She didn’t know so I asked her to find out. When she returned, she said one was for pain… But I assured her I had no pain. The second was a stool softener (forgive me if this is TMI) but I assured her all is well in that department too. There was a third that I don’t remember but ultimately nothing I was offered was needed.
We only need to look at the opioid epidemic to see that much of the medication we are given can be addictive, and therefore extremely dangerous. There is only one whole and one solution, but that makes everything. Oh so wonderfully easy. It’s just a matter of bringing everything to him. Whether it’s for ourselves or for someone we love – – God is there and our husbands are with us to talk at all over so he can guide us and comfort us, blessing us with the answers we need.
Thank you for sharing. There is also so much anxiety and depression around/in my family friends too. I can’t wait to hear the break through and salvation stories from your family. 💕
Yesterday my sister left me a voice note that I was so elated to listen to until she got to the part where she went to visit her therapist just for a short session. So many negative feelings began to invade my continuous joy that I live with night and day.
My natural instinct was to pull back and give up. Why spend hours encouraging my sister when she is paying someone to talk about her problems that lead to her coming down from her joyful supernatural high? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has felt this way or maybe you were not able to identify or pinpoint this particular situation.
As always, I just shared my feelings with my husband and heard, “give her time.” My sister’s dependency on someone she needs to pay when in fact, the One ☝🏻 who paid the price for her, her Beloved, who she is just now getting to know, is a journey as well.
So I let go, asked him if I should join her request to FaceTime again and simply will “give her time” because not one of us has ever or will ever “arrive” right?
SATURDAY Morning. My Husband reminded me again about something I HAD to share with you. This may have been a blow when I wrote this comment about my sister still go to her therapist, but my sister also blessed me with a really ENCOURAGING and EXCITING statement. Before saying goodbye she said, “I still need to read through my bible and read the My Beloved devotional.”
Then later, tearfully, she stated, “I just am not the same person, Erin, I really am not. I FEEL so different than I’ve ever felt before,” and this had NOTHING at all to do with her therapist—she was acknowledging that to herself (I could see it in her eyes).
Why is it that the enemy’s schemes work so well? He was able to STEAL my joy and miss so MUCH because I focused on something I have been fighting against for years…. https://hopeatlast.com/c2/d25-counseling-psychology/ I guess it’s time to stop fighting it so I can stand by and watch my Husband go to battle, after all, He’s the Lord of Hosts…
“Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today…” E1413
“You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf . . . Do not fear or be dismayed . . . the Lord is with you.” 2C2017
Sara my dear, thank you for sharing this praise about depression in your family and how your husband is using this time in your town house to minister to them. I have never suffered from Depression thanks to Him, but I lost one of my best friend who took her life due to a depression episode and I have always wondered about it because I felt helpless for not recognizing what she was going through.
It is going to be great to have a space on Thursdays to share about this topic that is affecting so many people in the world and how we can show compassion and love for them by just understanding, not judging.