I heard an interesting view of depression I never thought about this morning while listening to Jon Courson. See, my understanding was that depression can either be a chemical imbalance of sorts, or something can trigger that depression like the loss of a loved one or even being uncontent with your own situation, or it could even be spiritual oppression from the enemy. I think the enemy is always trying to keep us from having any hope and has his hand in many of life's circumstances. I believe the Lord can heal us of this depression though and have seen His deliverance of mine personally long ago.
Jon brought up another reason depression may be present. It could simply be sin. Living a life of sin will inevitably produce of life of misery, especially in the life of the believer. But a believer will be brought to conviction...a nonbeliever wont until his eyes are opened. He said that this isn't always the root of depression, but it could be that just living in sin apart from God's will and plan is what is causing the depression in someone's life. I believe it's because He made every one of us in His image, therefore living a life apart from Him and His forgiveness will have a negative effect in our lives. I thought that was very interesting. Jon has always had such insight into things and very practical wisdom. I listen to him every morning on 107.9 at 8am on my way to work. It's nice having a little study before coming into work...it gets my mind going even before I start going at work.
This whole weekend will be focused on my Old Testament class (OTS), so I should have enough to reflect on again. That is for the next 2 weeks and then it's over. Then on to the next...=)
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