John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.

 

Another word of “let” is “allow” and the word “allow” means we have a choice. This verse is saying we have a choice to allow our hearts to be troubled or not.

 

Depression comes from allowing the devil to place thoughts in our minds that are contrary to the Word of God. Although we can’t stop the thoughts from coming in our minds we don’t have to entertain or dwell on those thoughts. The choice is up to us. We can dwell on thoughts that go against God’s Word and become depressed or combat those thoughts with the Word of God.

 

Examples:

[Devil]-Contrary Thought: You will be lonely forever.

[God’s Word]-Combat Thought: I have a husband/wife because God’s word says no good thing will He withhold to those who walk uprightly including a husband/wife (Psalm 84:11).

 

[Devil]-You will never be successful.

[God’s Word]- I am successful because I meditate on God’s word day and night and do everything in it therefore I am successful (Joshua 1:8).

 

[Devil]- You will never get over that hurt.

[God’s Word]- The blood of Jesus has cleansed me of all hurt and dead works (Hebrews 9:14).

 

Whatever the situation is, God’s word has the final say but, you must believe and receive it.

 

Be Blessed!