As I stated in the first paragraph, servicemen at war usually have something of worth that keeps them fighting. In the fight against depression, the thing that will best keep you fighting is a true picture of you. What does this mean? The first step against truly battling depression is seeing your self-worth. As I was getting ready to write this article, the Lord reminded me of a product slogan. L’oreal, a company that produces hair and make-up products, has a line for kids. The slogan for their children’s line is “Because, we’re worth it too!” This is what you must understand and grab hold of first. You are absolutely, positively worth it! You are a child of God. He is worthy, valuable, and because you are His child, you are too.
So, how do I go about seeing a true picture of myself? Well, I am glad you asked. You go about seeing a true picture of yourself by getting closer to God. The more you know about Him, the more you will find about you. As you build your relationship with God, you will begin to understand His purpose for you. As He begins to reveal his His purpose for you, you will find that some of the very things the enemy used to make you feel bad about yourself are things God intends to use for His glory. As you really begin to take this journey, journal, write down things that the Lord has revealed about His character and His plan for you. This way, when the enemy comes in like a flood, you can simply remind yourself of what God thinks about you and the things that He has in store.
Before I leave you, I want to give you this scripture, Philippians 4:8. Philippians 4:8 is a great scripture for meditation when dealing with depression. This scripture lines out what you should spend your time meditating on. Depression is usually fed by a constant cycle of negative thoughts that feed into your already torn down self-worth. By shifting your thought-life, you are no longer feeding the beast. Now, I will not act like this process is easy. I have gone round and round with this thing. However, if you are consistent you will begin to see victory. Depression will not go away over night. However, there has got to be a start to the eviction process. We must be victorious! We have no option! The will of God must be done concerning our lives. Depression cannot be the excuse we give God for not accomplishing His will! Stay on the Path!
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About the Author: Path contributing writer Calvin Walker has been writing editorial content for Path MEGAzine since 2007. Calvin’s ability to break down the word of God with thought provoking analogies and real life analysis makes an impact on Christians seeking a closer walk with God. An accomplished author, Walker released his debut book titled “The Gallery” early 2010. Click here to read excerpts and purchase Walkers’
