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    31 Days of Praise for Depression
    31 Days of Praise for Depression
    31 Days of Praise for Depression
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    31 Days of Praise for Depression

    By Stephanie A. Mayberry

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    Praise is a powerful weapon against depression but many people don’t know it or don’t know how to apply it effectively. This interactive devotional will guide you through learning and understanding the power of praise by giving you Bible verses that you can read, study, and incorporate into your own prayers.

    Your reading each day consists of a scripture that demonstrates praise and worship, followed by a brief devotional. From there you are guided through four interactive activities:

    •Thank God for: Helps teach you to find joy in your life, express gratitude to God, and combat your depression with positivity.
    •Count Your Blessings: Just one simple question to get you thinking about God’s blessings in your life.
    •Actionable Positivity: Showing kindness to others take the focus off of ourselves and creates a more positive environment. Practice them regularly and make it a habit.
    •Prayer for Today: A brief prayer of praise and gratitude that coincides with the scripture for the day.

    31 Days of Praise for Depression will teach you how to praise God and develop a spirit of gratitude. If you do the things in this book every day for the entire 31 days, it will change you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephanie A. Mayberry
    Release dateDec 21, 2016
    ISBN9781370609048
    31 Days of Praise for Depression
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    Stephanie A. Mayberry

    Stephanie A. Mayberry is a freelance writer and author who has written several books on several modern day topics from a faith based perspective including Autism and Asperger's, Domestic Violence and Abuse, and Depression. She maintains the blog "The Christian Aspie" and has a Facebook group "Autism and the Holy Ghost."

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      31 Days of Praise for Depression - Stephanie A. Mayberry

      what can praise do?

      Have you given praise to the Lord today? Praise is an essential element in your walk with Christ. It connects us to Him, communicates who He is, what He has done, and what He can do. It is a powerful weapon against the enemy and has the power to break the chains of spiritual bondage and oppression. When you open your mouth and praise God, you are accomplishing several things:

      You are inviting God’s presence. God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3) so when you begin to praise, He dwells close to you. Praise also makes you more sensitive to His Spirit, His presence. As you praise God you raise up a throne for Him (2 Chronicles 5:13) and that is where He dwells. When you need a powerful move of God in your life, praise is where it starts.

      You are honoring God. Praise allows you to dwell in God’s greatness and who He is. It is how Jesus said you should begin your prayers (Luke 11:2) so that you may glorify and honor God. He is worthy of all the praise. You should give God the glory and honor that is due Him (Psalm 29:2).

      You are directing your focus to God. Praise shifts your focus from yourself to God and who He is. It shapes your thoughts and perceptions so as you lift up praises you come to know God for those qualities that you praise Him to possess, bringing into sharp focus the character of God. Regardless of what you may deal with in your life, God is always worthy of praise (Psalm 96:4).

      You are removing fear, worry, negativity, complaining, and doubt. By thanking God for all He has done and filling your mouth and heart with praise, you don’t leave room for negativity (Philippians 4:6). Praise is the best weapon against a downcast spirit (Psalm 42:5) and the Bible says to thank Him for all He has done.

      You are opening the door for God’s power to be displayed. If you want to see just how powerful praise is, just read Acts 16:25-26. Paul and Silas were in prison, chained and shackled, but they didn’t stop praising God. God heard their praise and He caused a great earthquake that shook the very foundations of the prison. The Bible says that immediately the doors were opened and their chains were broken. They were free. When you need an immediately, start praising God and see what happens.

      You are causing the enemy to flee. Praise ushers in the presence of God and darkness cannot exist in His presence. Praise pushes back the darkness, quiets the enemy’s lies, and stops the attacks cold (2 Chronicles 20:22). Depression is driven by the enemy. He uses it to bring down, to oppress you, make you feel hopeless, and make you ineffective. When you praise you push the enemy back and send him running.

      You are making a way for God’s blessings in your life. When we humble ourselves and come into the presence of God He will not hold back His blessings and goodness. Praise brings us into His Presence, making a way for His blessings to be bestowed upon us (Ephesians 1:3).

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