Renewed Mental Health Devotions

It is true there is an indignation/ anger that is justifiable, even in the followers of Christ. When they see that God is dishonored, and His service brought into disrepute, when you see the innocent oppressed, a righteous anger stirs the soul. Such anger, born of sensitive morals, is not a sin. Be careful however Saul Tarsus persecuted the first christian church in the name of righteous anger. Ne...

The American Psychology Association defines anger as: an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong. Anger can be a good thing. It can give you a way to express negative feelings, or motivate you to find solutions to problems. But excessive anger can cause problems. Increased blood pressure and other physical changes associated with ang...

Many who profess to be Christ’s followers have an anxious, troubled heart because they are afraid to trust themselves with God. They do not make a complete surrender to Him, for they shrink from the consequences that such a surrender may involve. Unless they do make this surrender they cannot find peace. Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I will trust in Thee

The fear of death keeps us in bondage. Because a slave does what the master demands or he dies. Trying to preserve our lives can cause us to sin- to lie, to cheat, to use violence- thus we loose the fear of the Lord which brings peace and happiness. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfo...

The more frequently the fight-or-flight response is activated, the more likely it is to be activated again. It will take less to activate it and the response will likely be more forceful. If you constantly under stress you could be experiencing these automatic reaction more frequently and intensely. Psalms 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps round about them that fear(honor) Him, and delivers them

• By choosing to disobey Adam and Eve choose to side with the scary prince of darkness- which resulted in mankind becoming aware of evil and evidentally being cast into a lifetime of fear and anxiety. • A subtle transaction took place at the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Eve traded the fear of the Lord, for the fear that comes from knowing evil. Psa 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let...

Man was made for happiness, not to be kept in continual worry and fear . At creation man was perfectly happy. But we soon see sin and fear, doubt perplexity creep in . In order to truly understand fear we need to examine its origin Ephesians 2:14 For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united us nto one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that sepa...

Imagine the benefits of a life without fear. I’m sure we can all agree that if we could find a way to live at peace and not fear, the benefits would be incalculable. One thing we know is that Fear holds people back, it is debilitaing, and paralizing in its effects. Luke21:26 warns that in the last days there will be many disasters, “ Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those...

It can be exasperating when you’re trying to communicate with someone, but you know that what you are saying is “going in one ear and out the other Dr Susan Heitler says persons who do not feel heard often end up depressed, anxious and with built up anger. James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry

“It’s important to make sure that we’re talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds.”Barack Obama Honest, open communication is the only street that leads us into the real world… We then begin to grow as never before. And once we are on this road, happiness cannot be far away.” ― John Joseph Powel ps 119:45 I walk in freedom for I have devoted myself to your commandments

There is perhaps nothing more dangerous than a bad person with good people skills.” Bob Burg “… if you fail to comply with the requests of manipulators, they will try to make you feel bad, selfish, naïve, foolish, guilty, or whatever emotion will cause you to give in to their desire.” Matthew 10:16 ESV Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocen...

Manipulation is the art of controlling people or circumstances by indirect, unfair or deceptive means, especially to one’s own advantage. Techniques used to exert control over someone else using fear or reward, lies and half truths Those who are manipulated allow others to have excessive control over them—the control that God alone should have. Romans 16:18 For those who do such things are not ser...

The ancient philosopher plato theorized that we love In order for us to become complete. He believed that LOVE MAKES US WHOLE AGAIN All healing is first a healing of the heart.” – Carl Townsend A friend loves at all times.~ Proverbs 17:17

1. Rejection can be unintentional or intentional 2. Rejection may be communicated in a pleasant or unpleasant way 3. Rejection can be direct and personal, or it can be indirect towards your ideas or habits. Rejection doesn’t mean you not good enough, just means the other person’s failed to notice the quality of what you offering-Mark Amend. Psalm 27:10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me,...

A person feels truly connected when they are seen, heard and valued, People who stay together usually have an anchor of connection. A type of ritual, special intentional repeated action. Traditions that foster togetherness. Genesis 2:18 it is not good for man to be alone, I will make for him a suitable helper

Have you noticed how some days and especially after a hard weeks work your mind is exhausted your body taxed and it feels like you need a holiday just to recharge and detox from it all. Psalms 55:5-6 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest

Learn how to schedule your priorities. •Urgent and Important: Do these tasks as soon as possible •Important, but not urgent: Decide when you’ll do these and schedule it •Urgent, but not important: Delegate these tasks to someone else •Neither urgent nor important: Drop these from your schedule as soon as possible Ephesians 5:15-16 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making...

There is something called Neuroplasticity which decribed the ability we have to sculpt our brain just as we sculpt our muscles What are you sculpting your brain with? The things world? Or the things of God? Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed(meditation/focus) on you, because he trusts in you

We must work to have sound bodies and strong minds that are not easily broken, there are changes you can make with regards to your life that will build up a strong brain 1Pe 1:13 So then, have your minds ready for action. Keep alert and set your hope completely on the blessing which will be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

The brain constantly tries to keep your neurochemical systems in balance. Too much or too little of any of one neurotransmitter can change the way you think, feel and behave. Psalm 16:20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful

It is extremely important to have a healthy brain to live life in a meaningful way. The functioning of brain messengers play a big role in our happiness or lack thereof. 2 Corinthians 10:5...we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ.

People struggling with OCD(obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour) may know they struggle with OCD, but even so, you feel unable to resist the thoughts or behaviours associated with it them and break free. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find re...

Always expecting disaster and can't stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school? People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder often worry about things in an unrealistic way, or their worry is not proportionate to the problem. Exaggerated worry Psalms 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

No amount of me trying to explain myself was doing any good. I didn't even know what was going on inside of me, so how could I have explained it to them? Psalms 42:5 Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God, and once again I will praise him, my savior and my God.

It’s not the load that breaks you, but how you carry it.- Lou Holtz John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.