WHEN THE LORD LIFTS YOU UP

 

WHEN THE LORD LIFTS YOU UP

I Kings 19: 1-8

When the Lord lifts you up from your dark times of life, there are a couple things you need to do.

Learn from your mistakes. If you are down because of your own bad choices, don’t let history repeat itself. Learn your lessons and grow from them so you don’t keep doing them over and over again.

If sin is what gets you down, confess them to the Lord, ask for His forgiveness, and go and sin no more. I John 1:9; John 8:1-11 Sinning can be very addictive, but Christ can change it so we no longer are in bondage to it. He changes the desire of our heart so that we want to please God instead of ourselves.

If neglecting God is what drags you down, refocus your thoughts on the Lord. Think about the things that build you up instead of tear you down. Phil 4:8 Negativity poisons the soul. Let your attitude be like that of Christ. Phil. 2:5 Keep the Lord your number one priority in life. Phil. 3:4-18

Now, I do want to make something very clear. Sometimes depression is caused by chemical imbalance in the brain and there is a need for medical help. If taking spiritual action does not help you get better, see a doctor. Don’t be foolish and avoid medical help if you need it. God gives medical knowledge to people so they can help us in times of need.

Learn to love the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul. Matt. 22:37,38 Let the Lord give you a frequent love bath. Stay near to Him, and He will help you out of the valley and take you to the mountain top. Never forget, a mountain trail is always full of curves as it goes up. The trail may be difficult and treacherous, but reaching the mountain top is so worth it. Take the Lord’s hand and let Him take you there.