Remember my testimony about being healed from depression? (See Depression No More! and New Life – May 2008) I thought it would be good to give a little update as a testimony of what God has done.
I have noticed a definite difference in how I have been doing things this summer. I planted flowers in front of my house soon after my healing. They are growing beautifully and I have been taking care of them. Before, I would let them die and then I’d stop planting all together. I also am very interested in adding more perennials and roses to my landscape. I am not afraid of killing them. I have more of an “I can do it” attitude.
I bought a swing set for my children. AND I made sure it was big enough to accomodate the neighborhood kids as well as my own. Once again, there is no fear that I won’t be able to handle all the commotion. I also got a pool. These are things I have wanted to do for years but didn’t because it all seemed way overwhelming.
I took my daughter on a special two day trip with a friend and her daughter. That was definitely out of the box for me. I’ll never forget my revelation moment while flying through a water slide tunnel: I wasn’t just giving my daughter a fun time with her friend but I was having a fun time with my friend too. I haven’t done that for about 17 years.
I offered to take care of my mother-in-law’s cat while she was away. That has been working well and I feel so good that I am able to help.
I have had my niece over for a few days and am hoping to have her again for about a week. This helps out my sister and my mom. My mom watches my niece while my sister is at work. It also gives me a chance to build a better relationship with my niece as it has been strained due to certain issues that have now been resolved.
I have begun dancing in worship and prayer. I even danced Sunday morning at church. I didn’t think I could do it but the Lord told me to put my banner down and let Him dance through me. So I did. I wonder if some people think I am crazy. Maybe, but I’ll bet there are some who want to dance too and wish they would just join in.
These things I have listed above, seem so simple but were impossible for me when I was depressed. But now I am different. I’m not so afraid anymore. Afraid of being overwhelmed or failing. I know I can do all things through Christ and I want to go for it. I want to have a great summer with my family and I am motivated to make it happen. Thank You, God!
I really wanted to share these things because it is my hope that someone who is suffering from depression will desire freedom and know that freedom is possible. I want to encourage those in that death grip to break out by seeking God and believing for that miracle! He doesn’t want you to be depressed. He came to give life and that more abundantly. If you are depressed then you are being kicked around by the enemy of your soul and you don’t have to take it anymore!!! Fight with faith and surrender to Jesus. His life will begin to flow through you and quicken your mortal body.
Believe God, my friend. Send me a comment if you want prayer. I will pray on your behalf.
