What causes depression

Have you ever noticed that depression seems to be most prevalent in the United States? Could it be because we've been so well off that we are spoiled? We no longer are thankful for what we have? Depression is a spirit. That's right. A demonic spirit that comes from an unthankful heart. It's much different than sadness. We are sad when a loved one dies. We are sad when bad things happen. Depression is a state of mind. It's when we stay in the pity party way too long, and ultimately it brings bad spirits in to keep us chained. That's how satan works. When we sin, it brings in demonic spirits to keep it that way.

But we can break out of that. We can be delivered from that bondage. We can confess (agree with God for what we've done wrong, in this case of being unthankful) and we can repent (decide that we will start being thankful for the blessings God has given us.) And Jesus will step in. He doesn't force Himself; He only comes when invited.

The bible says that when we praise God, the devil flees. Satan cannot stand to listen to God being thanked and lifted up and worshipped. The bible says that God inhabits our praise. We ALWAYS have things to be thankful for, even if it's for (bad) things that have not happened to us. It can always be worse. There's an old expression, "Bad is never good 'til worse happens." It's all relative - it's all what it's compared to. It's why the bible wants us to be content with what we have. It's why the 10th commandment doesn't want us to covet. God is trying to PROTECT us. There's always someone who's going to be better off than we are. Why go through this life comparing ourselves to them and being unhappy. It's stealing our happiness. That's what satan does, he comes to steal, kill and destroy. He wants to steal your happiness... your joy. If he can get you there, he's got you where he wants you. Depressed. And if he can, he will keep on and try to steal your life. He will lie and tell you that your life isn't worth anything. But he will be lying because that's what he does.

So, remember, keep thanking God for your blessings. It will keep your head straight.