Meet That Need

One of Satan's most effective weapons against believers is a spirit of depression. A wise psychiatrist (who spent decades as a leader in his field) said that when he dealt with people struggling with depression he told them to go into the poorest part of town, find someone who has a need, and then DO SOMETHING to meet that need. But instead of heeding that advice many Christians state, "I suffer from depression," as though it is an unchangeable fact of life. People actually embrace a 'victim status' as though it's some kind of badge of honor. Then the hunt begins from one drug to another to see how we can best 'mask' the symptoms. And make no mistake about this, anti-depressants are not 'medicine'- they bring NO HEALING. The entire purpose of that industry is to mask symptoms. So- what then are we to do when Satan wages this war against our minds and bodies? Fight back! Rebuke him in the name of Jesus! Make a detailed daily and weekly schedule of all of those things you need to do to live your best life. Force yourself to get up on time and to exercise and eat right. Write a long list of the things that you are thankful for and pray through that list every single morning, thanking God for his blessings. And then? (This is where the fun really starts.) Every single day find at least one person who has a need and DO SOMETHING to meet that need! Claim your victory and walk in it. Be blessed! -Pastor Brad

Written on May 27, 2025