Christ & Mental Health

 In today's world, many may think or say that the relevance of the Bible or need for Christ is growing lesser and lesser. "Modern world, modern problems and modern solutions needed." However, as much as there is an exponential growth of seminars on happiness, 8-step formulas to peace of mind, music that may calm our nerves or even the how-to books on inner peace, the rate of suicidal cases per day and people being admitted to hospitals as cases of depression are rapidly growing. 

The question we would ask then is, what is the solution? There is a place for application and practical advice. There is a place for seeing fruits in one's life. However, fruits can only grow if we emphasise on the roots as well. Without healthy roots, there is no healthy fruits! And I would always point to the solution that targets your roots (your belief system) who is Christ Himself. You may ask, how is Christ and mental health related in any way? Continue in this journey with me as we uncover a precious truth that would set you free...

"And they brought Jesus to a place called Golgotha (which means “Place of the Skull”).     They offered him wine drugged with myrrh, but he refused it. Then the soldiers nailed him to the cross. " - Mark 15:22-24 NLT

Notice the place where Christ was crucified? "Golgotha, Place of the Skull" ? The Bible is never superfluous with its details. There is a reason why the Holy Spirit has put that detail there for us.Skull is where our brains are being held, the place where our minds process millions of thoughts and information. The place where your thoughts of self-harm, suicidal tendencies and depression comes from as well.
Friend, Christ shed His blood for you and redeemed you from every negative thought and thoughts of depression, suicidal tendencies and self-harm! Christ died for you at the very area of your need! There is power in His blood and His Finished Work begins in your mind! Do you believe in His Finished Work? When Jesus said, "It is Finished," It included, "your negative thoughts are finished, your thoughts of suicidal tendencies are finished, your depressive thoughts are finished!" 
Trust in Jesus.He is your freedom!


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