Mental Anguish Can Be Overcome Through The Word of God - Raising Zion
Have you been through severe mental or emotional pain? The spiritual stronghold of evil spirits has the power to weigh us down. We cannot overcome or hold onto these evil spirits. They hold onto us. They are far stronger than we can imagine.
How do we fall into such mental agony? There are innumerable reasons why. The crux is the false expectations we set ourselves concerning life on earth.
The psalmist went through the same mental agony we go through today. What was their secret to standing through it or overcome?
“Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: Yet thy commandments are my delights.”
Psalm 119:143
When they were in trouble and anguish, they delighted in the word of God.
Jesus said to be of good cheer because He has already overcome the world. (John 16:33)
He made it clear that there will be tribulations, but we need not be troubled. His word enables us to receive deep comfort and hope in the middle of our troubles and anguish.
Delight in the word of God and be free from mental anguish.
Do you delight in God’s word? When does a person delight in another’s word? When they love them. If you don’t love Jesus, you won’t care about what He says. You will not have the zeal to correct your life and pursue holiness.
What is the promise of God to those who meditate on His word day and night? They will be like a tree by the riverside, bearing fruit in season. Who meditates? One who delights in God’s word (Psalms 1:2,3).
There is healing and strength for the spiritual man in God’s word. It isn’t temporary but an everlasting peace that takes over our hearts. Are you troubled? Come to Jesus. Lay your burdens before Him in prayer. He will refresh you, strengthen you so you can suffer joyfully as you prepare for His imminent return. Maranatha, Praise God, and Amen.
