Where does depression come from? What is this fear I always have? How do I deal with my anxiety? How can I be free from this bondage? Is there a permanent fix? These are just a few of the thousands of
questions that almost every woman on the planet faces at some point in her
life. By God’s design, we were wired
with something so intricate and delicate that when used properly gives us the
sensitivity and compassion to snuggle our babies and calm them down from their
own anxious moods, but when pushed ever so slightly in the wrong direction
sends us careening into a pit of despair.
You can spend the rest of your life searching for the perfect workout
regime, read every top selling book about stress and depression, go to the top psychologists,
eat all the right foods and be as healthy as possible, but there is only one
place that you will find the healing you so desperately need. It stands to reason that since God is the one
who created us with our emotions and our intricate wiring, He is the only one
who can teach us how to manage what He’s given us. So, what does the Bible say, and more
importantly, how does it work out practically in my unique situation?
One thing I have discovered as I study the Bible is that
fear, anxiety, and depression are very closely intertwined and all play a role
in the imbalance in the life of a woman.
Don’t get me wrong, men experience these issues too, but it seems that
women are so much more susceptible to being overtaken by them. While I don’t deny that there are valid
health issues and chemical imbalances that can play a part in our anxiety,
these instances are extremely over-diagnosed and real cases are few and far
between. More often are woman who need a
relationship with Jesus Christ, and then need to learn from Him how to manage
the life He blessed us with. Remember,
our emotions were given to us as a gift from God, not a curse. Sin is what changed things and brought us to
the place we are now of needing to figure out how to keep our moods under
control.
I have had more than my fair share of struggles in this
area, and everything that I will say here I firmly believe based on my understanding
of scriptures. I never claim that it’s
easy, but I know it to be truth. This is
obviously going to be way too much to type into one blog post, so stay tuned
for the next post in this series where I will share some of my own experience
with fear, anxiety, and depression.
Following will be many more posts of how God’s Word has helped me and
how it can help you too. Let the journey
begin!
