There are some basic things you need to have stability; financial stability, emotional healing and spiritual deliverance.
1) For financial stability you could take a course on finances, buy some books or get some books on cd and listen to material on it. You need to set a budget and live by it.
I highly recommend Crown Financial you can find out more by going to their website and find a meeting near you www.crown.org. Crown also provides free budget coaches.
If you are struggling with paying your bills on time there are government agencies and programs to help you pay bills, that help you pay for medications, (call 211 and they can refer you to whatever you need, Salvation Army, Urban Network, St Vincent DePaul, etc…).
2) For emotional healing there are many options you could read some books, attend some conferences, go through counseling, dr prescribed medication or go through deliverance. I highly recomend Be In Health Ministries for more information you can check out their website and find a meeting near you or plan a trip to Georgiawww.beinhealth.org.
3) For spiritual deliverance you need to get involved in a church and go through their process for healing and deliverance, you should go through a licensed biblical counselor and get healing and deliverance, and get medications to help regulate your mood. There are Churches with healing and deliverance ministries, you should fine one near you.. I highly recomend Be In Health Ministries for more information you can check out their website and find a meeting near you or plan a trip to Georgia www.beinhealth.org.
4) For physically healing. Sickness is a sign of an emotional and spiritual problem. As a man thinketh in his heart so is he. I highly recomend Be In Health Ministries for more information you can check out their website and find a meeting near you or plan a trip to Georgia www.beinhealth.org.
Here is what the bible says makes one sick
Scripture Reference Produces
Hope deferred makes the heart sick Proverbs 13:12 Depression, self-pity, doubt and unbelief, heart problems, anxiety and stress, parkinsons
A merry heart does good like a medicine Proverbs 17:22 Joy, peace, health
A broken spirit dries up the bones Proverbs 17:22 Brittle bones, allergies, fear
Shame to a husband is rottenness to his bones Proverbs 12:4 When women shame their husbands, it can produce health issues in a husbands bones
A curse causeless shall not come Proverbs 26:2 There is a reason to everything that happens. Take a look at Deuteronomy 28 to see the list of diseases - these are listed as curses.
Envy is rottenness to the bones Proverbs 14:30 Another bone disease
Critical and perverse lips Proverbs 4:24 Bitterness, strive and every evil thing
God has not given us the spirit of fear II Timothy 1:7 Fear is a spirit that God has not given. Many roots to dis-ease starts with fear.
He that hates reproof shall die Proverbs 12:1 Not much clearer than that. The body begins dying at the cellular level. We have time to get things right in our heart long before final death happens.
He that trusts in the Lord happy is he Proverbs 16:20 When we truly trust God, we will have peace and peace produces health and health produces happiness
Death and life are in the power of the tongue Proverbs 18:21 Our words do matter, it can cause others to feel good or to feel terrible which can, if long term, produce illness.
You have to take charge of your life. Stop being a victim to sin, fear, condemnation, guilt. God is faithful. You can overcome.
There is therefore NO temptation that is NOT COMMON TO MAN for God is faithful to provide a way of escape out from under the pressure of it. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. There is therefore NO CONDEMNATION for those who are HID IN CHRIST. If you want free, you must know what the word says about you and battle the enemy with that word, crucify your fleshly or selfish desires, possess your body with sanctification and honor, stand on principle (to him who knows what’s right to do but doesn’t do it, it is sin), walk in the spirit and therefore not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
All that exists in life is the pride of life, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes, Jesus provided provision to over come those temptations. You can win, Brad, there is nothing new under the sun. Others have dealt with this just as you have. You can succeed.
Disease management protocols for Depression.
For Depression here are the clinical management protocols.
1) Strict adherence to medication and management protocols
2) Conflict resolution and management on a daily basis
3) Positive self care on a daily basis (don't do nothing, don't do everything, just do something)
4) Daily must do something in all of these five categories:
a. Mental = think & process, read a book
b. Physical = excersize even if its only 15 minute walk everyday
c. Social = people contact, call someone, go to a mall, visit a friend
d. Emotional = communicate your feelings, talk to someone, journal
e. Spiritual = pray, read bible, meditate on word, speak with your pastor
5) Disputing irrational thoughts, taking your thoughts captive, recognize satans lies and dispute them with the word of God
6) Managing physical pain & symptoms, go through physical therapy, the best therapy for pain is excersize
LAM Ministries featuring "A More Excellent Way" teaching by Henry Wright
How to benefit from these teachings:
Select the teachings below in the order displayed because they build upon each other. It is very important to follow them all the way through before going onto the next session. There is a process taking place here, and putting the cart before the horse may cause confusion and breakdown in communication.
On-Line Studies (Click On the Underlined Text To Read The Full Article):
Six Basic Principles - These teachings are foundational to this ministry and valuable for any believer's life. Some of the information is a re-cap of what is taught below but this way you will get a birds-eye view of the scope of this ministry.
Introduction and Foundation - Establishing a foundation. (Also within the six basic principles)
Salvation and Repentance - This teaching goes into details that will help you understand your own spiritual condition.
Relationships are Vital! - Foundation for healing in your relationship with God, self and others! (Also within the six basic principles)
Love of God - Do you really "know" God and His love? Critical for our relationship with God and the ability to "receive" His blessings in our life.
Heart after God (New) - Learn how David was restored when he fell into sin and why he was still called a man after God's own heart!
Faith (New) - Do you have enough faith to move mountains? Learn why you have a hard time believing God and how to change that.
Accusations - This is vital if you want to be set free from self-pity; blame; and guilt.
Forgiving Ourselves - In order to forgive others, you need to forgive yourself first and receive forgiveness from God.
Forgiving Others - Learn about forgiveness and how to forgive others from your heart, not just with your mouth.
Fear - Part A - Discover what fear is and how to get rid of it; building yourself up in faith.
Guilt and Condemnation - There is no more condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. So why do you sometimes feel guilt and condemnation? Vital teaching to discover why and how to rid yourself of these once and for all!
Fear Part B - Steps to freedom.
Thoughts Captive - Take every thought captive... Learn why this is so important to your well-being. The Battle starts in our minds; if we can win the battle there; we won't need to experience its manifestation.
Dread - Dread is a manifestation of fear and sometimes overlooked. When you get overwhelmed, or feel like giving up, it could be that the spirit of dread is behind it.
Mind-Body Connection - How your mind affects your health and attitudes.
Image of God - Who is God? What is He like? How do you see Him? Is He real? Having a proper image of God is crucial to living the abundant life.
Departmentalizing God - Is God in every part of your life or only where you think it is important? God needs to be in every part of your life no matter how insignificant you may think it is.
Religion vs. Relationship - Religion is under the law - Relationship is under grace - which one do you live under?
Mother's Heart - Were you given the love and nurture you needed as a child? By restoring you in this area it will impact your relationship with yourself and with others.
Knowledge and Understanding - If you desire peace, it comes through knowledge and understanding.
Baptism(s) (New) - Teaching that discusses both Water Baptism and the Baptism of the Holy Ghost and how they are connected.
Pride - Pride is the original sin, it's even behind Fear! Pride is the #1 separator between you and God.
Onion Principle - This teaching addresses how to get free from past hurts and pains.
Victimization - Many people have been victimized; it leads to more victimization of self and others. Get rid of this mentality so you are free to live a full life.
Abandonment and Rejection - You cannot have rejection without first being abandoned - emotionally, physically or mentally. Learn about this truth to help you get free.
Anger - What causes anger and how to overcome it. We aren't called to put a management class on it, we are commanded to get rid of it!
Co-Dependency - Ever wonder why you are controlled and manipulated by others? Break free today.
Frustration - Are you frustrated? Learn where it comes from and how to get it out of your life.
Riches and Wealth - Teaching on giving and receiving.
Generational Curses - Can you really get diseases and emotional issues passed down? If so, is there anything you can do to prevent this? (Also within six basic principles)
Abortion Recovery - This insight may be helpful to your own painful memories and decision(s) made.
Traumas (PTSD) - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - from a traumatic experience that you may never have fully recovered from.
Righteousness, Peace and Joy - Living in the "Kingdom of God."
Peace and Patience - Patience produces peace, see how.
The Gate - A teaching on dealing with hard issues; overcoming past pains and hurts.
Vision - "My people perish for lack of vision."
Holiness - We seek after holiness; but in fact, holiness seeks after us!
Sex and the Bible - What the Bible says about sex.
Fasting and Prayer - What does the Bible say about fasting and prayer? How important is this to your Christian life?
Spirits Revealed - See what the Bible says about spirits.
Discernment - Discernment knows the difference between good and evil so that you can recover yourself from the snare of the devil. (II Tim. 2:24-26)
Potential Blocks to Blessings - What is blocking the blessings of God in your life? Is it You? Is it God? Or is it the Devil? This session helps you discover the answer. (Also within six basic principles.)
Could dis-ease be caused by a spiritual condition? - The Bible references many diseases that linked to our sinful nature. I simply share some insight and scriptures - you decide. (Also within six basic principles.)
Ministry Scriptures - A list of scriptures used throughout this ministry.
Truth Scriptures - A listing of scriptures used to help you focus on the Word. It's the washing of the Water of the Word that ministers life and health.
Work Out - Applying what you have learned. (Also within six basic principles)
Testimonials - Individuals who shared their experiences as they studied the on-line teachings, read the books, attended seminars or participated in live conference calls. These are encouraging words to help you in your journey because they are people just like you! You are NOT alone.