DEPRESSION IS NOT YOUR PORTION 

BIBLE READING 

Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

MEMORISE 

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore!

LESSON 

During one of the Thanksgiving Services  we had several years ago, a woman came in her best attire, sat at the front pew and danced vigorously throughout. Upon my enquiries, I discovered that the week before, her house was robbed and her car stolen. Ordinarily, she should have been depressed about the loss but she received strength to remain joyful and still praised God. One of my sons often said You may have lost something but God is the reason you havent lost everything.Are you going through any unpleasant situation or is your family having a hard time now? I encourage you to say no to depression. Instead, let the well of joy flow from your belly outwardly, knowing fully that God is all-sufficient and Hes got your back. One of the ways to express joy is by praising God through words and songs. When you speak about the God of wonders, the spirit of depression will hear you and run! Praising God in the midst of sorrow is also an act of faith and you know what? God always responds to those who praise Him wholeheartedly.

POINT

Father, please replace any trace of wickedness in me with kindness, in Jesus name.