November 4, 2020 Open Heaven Devotional : Topic – Freedom from Depression I
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Topic: Freedom from Depression I
Memorise: Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. – Hebrews 1:9
Read: 1 Peter 1:1-9 (KJV)
1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Bible in One Year: Matthew 23, Luke 20-21
MESSAGE:
It would be hypocritical to act as if one cannot see how fast depression is taking over the minds of many people today. I want to let you know that there is a tested and sure way out of depression. Suicide is not a way out because that will only lead to hell, and believe me, the depression and suffering in hell is far worse than what obtains here on earth. Don’t go that route at all. Alcohol is also not a way out of depression. If anything, it makes matters worse because the repercussions of actions taken when under the influence of alcohol will lead to further depression. Food does not heal depression either. Many depressed people choose to ‘eat away their worries’, but unfortunately, food does not cure depression. At best, it would only make their stomach full so that they become so tired that they sleep off.
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What a depressed fellow really needs is joy. You see, happiness depends on happenings, but joy comes from the Lord, irrespective of prevailing circumstance. The first step to having joy is to become a believer in Christ. 1 Peter 1:8 says:
“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”
When you become a born-again Christian, loving righteousness and hating iniquity, God will anoint you with the oil of gladness above your fellows (Hebrews 1:9). Joy is the fruit of the Spirit and a means by which a born-again Christian may be identified (Matthew 7:17).
Finally, depression thrives is silence. Speak out today if you are struggling with unhappiness. Seek counseling from a more mature Christian, preferably a pastor of the same gender in a bible-believing church. Also, as brethren in Christ, we all ought to consciously look out for one another, showing kindness and love at all times.
The joy of the Lord will keep strengthening us all in the mighty name of Jesus.
Open Heaven 4 November 2020 Wednesday Key Point:
Maintain a close relationship with God from today and you will say goodbye to depression forever.
Open Heaven 4 November 2020 Wednesday Hymn 13: I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
- I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back. - The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back. - Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
No turning back, no turning back. - My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back. - Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back, no turning back.
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD DIRECTORATE OF PRAYER THIRTY (30) DAYS PRAYER GUIDE TOWARDS THE REALISATION OF A NEW NIGERIA
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER, 2020.
PERSONAL AND NATIONAL HEALING.
EXODUS 15:26, 2CHRONICLES 7:14.
INTRODUCTION.
Sins come with consequences which hurt a lot. The consequences are wounds which can be spiritual, emotional, physical or financial. Only God has the ability to heal all kinds of wounds (Exod. 15:26). Many are wounded already and we need God to heal us individually and as a nation at this moment as we pray to him.
PRAYER POINTS:
- Father we thank you because you have the power to heal all manner of wounds.
- Father we thank you for your mercy that endures forever. 2 Chronicles 5:13
- Father we repent of all our past errors committed as leaders and followers in this nation in Jesus name.
- Father we repent of all sins of adultery, idolatry, ritual, looting, kidnaping, killing etc. and let your blood cleans us in Nigeria in Jesus name. 1John 1:9
- Father, heal every individual that is wounded by your stripe in Jesus name. Isaiah 53:5
- Father, heal our nation Nigeria of all wounds in the mighty name of Jesus.
- Father, release the spirit of humility upon this nation, that we will alwaysacknowledge your supremacy in all area in Jesus name. 2Chronicles 7:14
- Father, please heal our nation Nigeria as you did in Jericho, in Jesus name.
- Father, release the spirit of obedience upon all citizens of this nation in Jesus name. Ezekiel 36:27
- Father, release abundance grace for us in Nigeria to be separated unto you Lord in Jesus name.
- Father, please heal all the nations in the world that are wounded in Jesus name. Rev. 22:2
- Father we come against every evil altar polluting our land. All evil altars be wasted in Jesus name. Haggai 2:22
- Lord of host; let your fire consume all evil altars in any part of Nigeria in Jesus name.
- Every Inherited strange behaviour and habits in our lives working against our spiritual revival be destroyed in Jesus name. Jeremiah 31:29
- Father, contend with any power contending with the fulfilment of your purpose in Nigeria in Jesus name. Isaiah 49:25
- Every evil covenant working against Nigeria is broken by the blood of Jesus.
- Father, restore the glory of Nigeria that was lost in Jesus name.
- We command every mountain or obstruction on our path to new Nigeria,
become plain now in Jesus name. Isaiah 40:4 - Father, restore greatness, progress and unity to Nigeria in Jesus name. Gen 20:14
- The revolution that has started will not lose focus and be aborted in Jesusname. Zech 4:9
Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.