Our Kids Are Breaking Free From Depression_Day 3

This week is a hard topic, but if you have ever had a child who has been depressed, you know how important it is for us to cover our kids in prayer.

 

I used the YouVersion Bible App plan Breaking Free From Depression as my guide to find scriptures this week.

 

Day 1: Negative feelings aren't bad, they are a warning sign!

John 11:33-36; Hebrews 4:15

 

Day 2: Sadness vs Depression, and what to do with them!

Peter vs Judas

1 King 19

 

Day 3: The unknown is the scariest part! In my opinion!

Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

 

Day 4: God, show me when to help and when to step back.

Ephesians 6

 

ACTION STEPS:

Ask God to help you recognize the difference between your kids being sad versus depressed.

 

Be a good listener when your child is talking, help them understand that sadness is a normal response to bad/hard things happening in life.

 

Allow your kids time to feel their feelings, and resist the need to distract, or make their sad feelings go away.  

 

Get help when you see the sadness going on for weeks/months at a time. This is a sign that something deeper is going on. 

 

Join us this week, Monday-Thursday, as we pray that our kids break free from depression.

 

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Dear Jesus, 

My heart hurts when my kids are hurting. Show me how to navigate their feelings so they feel validated and loved. When their emotions are bigger than they can handle, I pray they seek comfort in you Lord. The spirit of depression has no hold over my children. Fill them with your peace and hope for the future you have planned for them. If they are struggling with anything that needs professional help, guide us to the right person. While we are in this overwhelming waiting period, send your angels to surround them and keep them safe. Thank you for breaking my kids free from depression. 

In Jesus' Name, Amen!

 

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