Depression

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This is a complex issue. I am aware that I may be oversimplifying but some times a lot of prayer can’t do much if an action isn’t taken.
For example, I know of one that struggled with depression and prayed a lot for deliverance with no answer. I saw the tears and the desperation and the pain. However it was obvious that the solution required a big change of mentality and lifestyle. Too big of a change at the time. Well, years later, after surviving with the meds, the needed change happened, and the guy is doing much better.

I know also of another similar case. And it took years of praying and reflection for the gal to break the stronghold that was causing her depression. She now testifies of her victory and helped others in similar situation.

Sometimes is a stronghold that you don’t even realize is in you. You only see the symptoms and don’t understand why. It takes a while for yourself to realize and admit the actual cause and have the will to overcome.

The same can be said for many cases of Anxiety. BTW, suffering Anxiety can cause depression.

I suffered bad anxiety, and while asking God for deliverance, his Spirit revealed to me that I had to make an effort to truly believe He could heal me. When I was feeling like a mess I told myself “one day I will be free of this, Jesus will keep working on me until I am whole”. Guess what was the cause of my Anxiety? Yes, lack of faith. I had to make an effort and start identifying and ignoring the thoughts of doubts and lack of trust; and quote scriptures to keep my soul on track. It took me a while to truly get strong against the temptation. Doubts can be very subtle, and lack of trust masks itself well.
To this day, I still pray every morning to be strong in faith during the day. I have overcome so much since then.