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CHRISTIAN SINGLES : GUIDE TO
ENDING LONELINESS AND DEPRESSION Cont.
Chapter 20. Is Depression An Addiction? Can We, Instead, Become
Addicted To Joy?
This subterfuge is not necessary for a believer, because God is
waiting to heal them of their weakness, their perception that they are
unworthy or unlovable, and any other obstacle they imagine is standing
in their path toward healing. If this theory is truly at the bottom of
your suffering, you have great reason to throw yourself at the mercy of
God, and have a prayer team lay hands on you to pray that you will be
set free. Most churches have programs and materials in their counseling
department which will help you step out of your depressed state, one day
at a time. Just accept the fact that you are a child of God, and
therefore are worthy of all the blessings that are promised to believers
in the Bible.
Now you can consider replacing that negative addiction with a
healthy, God-honoring “Addiction” to JOY!!! In this case, though,
addiction really means embracing with all your heart, the wonderful
words, “The joy of the Lord is your STRENGTH.” This means that a
close, intimate bond between you and the Lord will transfer the Lord’s
joy to you, and give you strength you’ve never had. Remember, you can
ask God for anything, even to increase your faith in Him or increase
your love for Him, and He will be happy to pour into you anything you
lack. He is your source for every good thing, including joy. Remember,
Christian singles: He wants you to succeed, to live an abundant life
here on Earth, full of love and power (and a sound mind!)
Your mind will have to be reprogrammed, to become addicted to joy. In
Philemon 7, we are reminded, “we have great joy and consolation in thy
love.” You could use this verse to meditate upon, while doing the
breathing exercises outlined in Chapter 12, or just repeat the word “Joy”
over and over silently, in quiet meditation. The breathing exercises
also help you overcome stress and lower your pulse and heart rate, so it
is good to combine meditation with this practice, so you can heal both
body and mind together. In addition, meditation can give you a high, a
healthy one, that will be far more exhilarating
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