Renewed Mental Health Devotions

Making the conscious choice to let go of bad habits and addictions is only the first step to achieving mental health. Its going to take focus and dedication to Gods ways to stay on track, but be encouraged God will strengthen you. 2 Chronicles 16:9 the eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committee to him.

The reason so many fail to break free from bad habits are: 1. Neuro-pathway formed by man made pleasures are stronger deeper than natural healthy ones 2. The pleasure trap pulls you towards bad unnatural habits/addictions 3. To break out of a habit leaves you feeling horrible for a few weeks before you feel good again. Mathew 7:13-14 Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is ea...

Like a mot to a flame, our brains natural instinct is to go for whatever gives it the most pleasure. Irrespective of the negative consequences that may follow. Mark 4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

Apathy is a trap. There is no challenge... so there is no real reward. Remember, there is always free cheese in a mousetrap.- Steve Maraboli 1 John 2:16 ESV For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world

Satan has many ways of breaking you down mentally, however God has many more ways to build you up mentally and restore to you that which was lost. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart (mind) for everything you do flows from it.

The original hope of mankind with the advancement in technology, and material goods was to reduce stress and pressure and to increase happiness. Unfortunately many these advancements bring with them dangers for health & mental health because of the neurotoxins they contain. Genesis 1:31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.

Neuroscience has proven that social neglect cam cause damage to the brains of adults as well as children. However as children of God even if we find ourselves tested by social neglect and hardship we find social healing in God as our father, Jesus as our brother and the Holy Spirit as our constant companion. John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you wi...

Social grief like death or a break up can cause a disruption in hormonal balances that results in specific symptoms, such as disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, fatigue and anxiety, which in turn can be a hit for depression. Genesis 2:18 Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him (he didn’t say its not nice, not good- socially, me...

One of the key characteristics of depression is the lowering of your mood. This can happen when you have an off day, when you are grieving, or if you are clinically depressed. It is important to identify what is causing the decline in your mood. Rom 7:23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind

Unfortunately it is possible to struggle with Anxiety & depression simultaneously and be going through grief at the same time. You can imagine this can cause allot of confusion if at the same time having a elevation and lowering of your mood all at the same time. Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

As economies are falling and times are getting tougher financially, many of us may be experiencing a want of physical food. And if we are also hungering inwardly and not being spiritually nourished these physical wants many be come overwhelming and too heavy a burden to bear. John 4:31-32 Teacher, have something to eat! But he answered, "I have food to eat that you know nothing about."

Feeling beautiful has nothing to do with what you look like. Confidence is the only key. I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be themselves. 1 Samuel 16:7 Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.

There is a bitter sweet truth that every Christian must face and that is that the path of life only gets harder as we approach the end, but the sweet truth is the more we lean on Jesus the less we have to do to stay on the path for He becomes our path, our full dependance. Mat 7: 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it

Because of the current pandemic the traditional places and ways of mourning has become inaccessible to many. Visiting the homes of the bereaved, attending a memorial service, or being at a grave side committal is not possible for many. Sharing a hug, holding a friends, wiping away their tears is no longer safe. We facing the difficult task of reinventing the places and rituals of mourning. Matthew...

Heraclitus the greek philosopher said: “the only constant in life is change”… even the bad you are going through will soon change. However as Gods children we have a greater hope. There is one more constant and that is God. Heb13:8 Jesus christ is the same yesterday today and forever

That its not the start of the race or what happens in between that counts, what matters is that you finish the race. Hosea 14:4 will heal their back slidings; I will love them freely, for my anger has turned from them •

Meditation in some practices is viewed as the emptying and opening up of the mind to new things, this can be dangerous of you do not filter what is allowed in. Meditation as a biblical practice is the complete opposite. It is the filling the mind with the things of God, meditating means thinking upon Gods truths. 1 Timothy 4:15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy prof...

Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” —Ronald Reagan Psalm 107:29-30 He caused the storm to be still, So that the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He guided them to their desired haven.

Life unfolds in the present. But so often, we let the present slip away, allowing time to rush past unobserved and unseized, and squandering the precious seconds of our lives as we worry about the future and overthink the past. So where-ever you are be all there.” Jim Elliot Luke 19:42 If you, even you, had only known on this day (today) what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your ey...

At your baptism you entered into a covenant with God. Declaring Him to be your God and you to be his child. Communion is a time where you can re-establish this covenant through the rite of partaking of the symbol of Christs blood and body. 1 Corinthians 11:25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye d...

Partaking of the Lords supper means that we partake in the promise of eternal life, it’s a time to share Gods goodness with others and call to remembrance everything God has done in the past. Its an affirmation of our covenant with God for the forgiveness of sin. It’s a proclamation of the Lords death Luke 22: 7-8 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread arrived, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed....

What brought you here to the point in life where you are scared, running, saying you had enough? Have you lost faith and hope in power of God in your life? What happened to your zeal.. your obedient faith, your hope and trust in Gods unfailing love and power? Have you forgotten all He has done for you? 1 Kings 19: 4 Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a...

The architect of your life can clearly see how this world of sin has destroyed His master plan. And he’s come to this world to make you knew. To bind up your broken heart and to restore all those things which have been lost by the sinfulness of this world. As long as you have the master-builder in your life He will restore your life to the original design Ephesians 2:12 Remember that you were at t...

Judges will generally "follow precedent" - meaning that they use the principles established in earlier similar cases to decide the outcome of new cases that have similar facts. In forgiveness God works on this same system, the way you judge others is basically you setting a precedent for your own upcoming trial. Mark 11:25 But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge aga...

The principle behind Biblical forgiving others means removing any responsibility from the offender to repairing the damages they caused, and taking responsibility to fix what they damaged yourself with Gods help. Unfortunately many walk around broken people because they expect the accused to fix the damages. 1 Corinthians 6:19 Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who...