Have you ever felt depressed? Many teenage girls have at some point expressed that they have felt depressed. By depressed I mean, great sadness, feeling like no one cares about them, feeling as if they are not important. Well, I have good news for you today! You do not have to be depressed anymore! You may be thinking: “easy for you to say”, you do not realize what is happening in my life! I may not know exactly what is happening in your life but I do know that God loves you. IF God is for you, then no weapon formed against you can hurt you. Depression can only take hold of you if YOU allow it to. You can change your thoughts, you can change your attitude, and you will start to feel better. If you stay focused on what God says about you, and not the circumstances surrounding you, depression will run far from you. Pay attention to the words that you are speaking during the day, and the thoughts you are allowing yourself to think about. Words and thoughts are powerful; they can tear you down or encourage you. Now, I know probably none of you reading this article will admit that you “talk to yourself”, but let’s assume you do: might it sound like this: I am ugly, I am too fat, I am too skinny, no one likes me, I am dumb, my family is weird? Sound familiar to anyone? Thoughts and words like that would depress anyone. Now try to replace those thoughts and words with statements God says about you: You are fearfully and wonderfully made, you are loved, you are forgiven, you belong to the family of God, and you are blessed and highly favored! What a difference words and thoughts can make in how you feel. Choose to agree with what God says about you and watch your life change.
This is your opportunity to share your thoughts/comments regarding this article. Please share how this article relates to your life, feel free to ask questions and let’s dialogue together around God’s principles.
Serving In God’s Love,
Lucy Ann
Tags: attitude, depress, depressed, Depression, girls, teenage, teenagers, thoughts
Marriage is a serious lifelong commitment. No marriage is problem free, however, it is important for both the husband and wife to be walking closely with God so that the power of God can work in the marriage. I pray for you and your husband to be that God speak to your hearts to confirm the timing for your marriage. I pray for the truth to be uncovered in this situation and for peace to come to your hearts. May The Lord lead guide and direct your paths. Love never fails, but it means putting the other before yourself. Love is patient, kind, it does not keep a record of wrong. Are you seeing these things in your relationship now before you get married? Marriage does not change people, only a relationship with God can change people. I pray for you and your hubby to be that you will come before the Lord and ask him to help you see the truth in this situation and teach you both how to handle conflict in a Godly way. Praying for wisdom for you both, may you seek the Lord with all your heart and seek his will for your relationship. God takes marriage seriously, and it is a commitment to love one another unconditionally.Praying God’s will for you! God loves you and we are praying for you and your situation.
This article is great, as a leader of middle school girls, I would love to see articles like this but with the addition of bible verses that back up the statements written, so the readers have a reference to confirm the statements as truth.
Thanks
at school i have a bunch of haters and people who just want to beat me up or show they are bigger and tougher than me but i never took the time to think about the people who love and care about me and im constantly thinking why do they hate me? why am i so stupid that people just dont like me? why am i so ugly? why do people pick them not me? why do i have the life i have? but i have that life cause god knew i will have hard time (like anyone else) and good times but i will have to think possitive and keep my spirit high and bright and in the hands of the lord.
well thinking that i’m too ugly n too fat is normal but then i start thinking why do those girls hate me, oh i don’t care, why don’t i have my period yet, oh i don’t care… but i think about these things all the time so i must care!
Kaylee,
God’s tells us in his word, Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Be encouraged to shift your thoughts to focus on what God says about you. Trust God to lead and guide your life, be patient with yourself. Enjoy today, it is a gift. When your focus is on things that are not just as you wish they were right now, you magnify those things in your life, instead magnify God, and watch the significance of those other things deminish in your life. God loves you! Blessings LA
A lot of girls at my school will not leave me alone. They call me names, and its really putting me into a rough spot in my life.
Dani,
Remember what is important is what God says about you. Teenage girls can be very hurtful at times, this too shall pass! Keep your eyes on Jesus. You are special and you are loved!
I was a long time ago cutter, over doser, suicidal girl – whatever you wanted to call me then. Now a year and a half being saved, I am a leader in my church and I try to visit youth to talk about bullying and drug use as much as possible. But there is always something that held on to me inside emotionally. You may not have seen me depressed physically, but sometimes I still would be mentally. Last month my church had a three day service go on, it was amazing! All my life the screams of demons scared me and would be right there in my ear. When God ripped that from me, I felt so free from that depression that was still trying to live on inside me.
But the devil always fights to have his way; Every where I turned I saw cutts on my friends arms. Whats so bad about it, right? WRONG DEVIL. When I was reading my daily devotions I saw a link to this website, and I found myself smiling. Reminding me what I go around and teach other kids, HOPE.
No matter how “strong” or even if your a pastor, leader, whatever! We ALL fall at times, but the important thing is that we dont just sit in your own pain and discouragement. Its important that we run to God before ANYONE else!
Never lose Hope, Never lose Love, Never lose God!
Hi Lucy, i’m feeling so depressed. I got pregnant before marriage and feel like my world is crushing.I’ve greatly disappointed my family and friends. I might loose my job because of this pregnancy.I feel very sad and have suddenly stop going to church,praying and studying the bible as i use to.I’m just so confuse, no body cares about me,my love ones turn their backs on me and no one to assist me i shopping and preparing for the baby.At times i feel like commiting suicide.I know God is punishing me for being subborn and for disobeying his word. Will God ever forgive me ffom all my terrible sins? I’m gradualy loosing hope and faith. I need conselling
This Article helped me alot, Im going through so much right now in life…that sometimes i feel like i cant do anything…that im un-powerful. and useless. But talking to someone about it, like a family memeber you can trust, makes you feel so much safer and closer ro everyone, knowing you are doing the right thing. <3 till today i see i made the right choice telling my aunt and cousin about my situation..now i know their there for me…I couldnt feel ny safer (:. God will always be there…his guardian angels by your side .!
To the young lady who is pregnant…know that God loves you! There is nothing you can do that will separate you from God’s love. When you repent and ask for God’s forgiveness, he forgives you. Be encouraged, not to step away from God during this time. Do NOT judge God’s love for you based on the actions of others in your life. God’s love is unconditional! He is not pleased with us when we sin, but he still loves us! Turn towards God during this time, ask for his forgiveness, and his guidance. I pray that God will strengthen during this difficult time in your life. Know that there is help out there. Consult your Pastors or school officials they should be able to guide you to those who can assist you during your pregnancy. God is not punishing you, God will correct you through the power of his Holy Spirit, but he is not a punishing God, God is good and he loves you. I pray God’s love to touch you now, even as you read this post. We at prayer for youth are praying for you, and we love you.
My heart feels for these young women. I was bullied throughout my school years and as a result was very depressed. As I grew older, I learned more about the types of people who bullied me. I realized that those who bully usually have a deep hurt inside. Many bullies come from homes where they feel unloved and are perhaps compared to their siblings. There are many who are experiencing pain because of broken homes. I’m sure you’ve all heard ‘hurt people hurt people’…it’s absolutely true. Be confident in the fact that God loves you UNCONDITIONALLY and says you are beautiful. Pray for those who hurt you and remember you are a queen in God’s eyes.
Thanks fir your encouraging words.
I posted on here a year ago about he depressing feelings I was having at the time. I was shocked and teared up when I saw how I was feeling and that others felt the same way as me! Ladies keep persevering! As Lucy Ann and the bible say everyday is a gift and the trials we face today are tests that God allows to bring out the best in us; Satan tempts us to bring out the worst. After a year I am much happier and I’m glad I didn’t give up. Today’s society puts so much pressure on bring the perfect “it” girl. They say we need to be successful, sexy, mean, perfect in the worlds terms. God made you perfect the way you are. Have u noticed that when u strivefor worldy pleasures you only end up sad? Only through God do we find happiness. People are going to hate on you but you can choose to love them for that is the greatest commandment of all. If God can love us through all the misttakes we make, we can’t judge those that hurt us because they could feel the same way we do. Pray!!!!!!! God is always there for you!
I am now 6 hours away from home at school and was really close with god and my family I just came back to visit and am so depressed because I realized that I am going down hill quickly and don’t know what to do with myself. I am no longer the same I hate changes and sometimes wish that I was with jesus! I’m trying to put good thoughts in my head and Pray but it’s not helping please pray for me
Hi Taylor,
Remember wherever you go…God goes, so you are not alone. Remember back to the things you did when you where at home that kept you close to God. Are you reading your bible, attending a church or small group? Are there Christian organizations at your school that you can join? These are some things that will help bring your focus back . Change can be difficult, but it can also be exciting. I encourage you to look for new opportunities right where you are at.
Father, I pray now for my sister Taylor, surround her with your presence, let her feel your love, even now, as she is reading this prayer. I pray that you lead, guide and direct her path. Show her the way you would have her go. I pray for Godly friends to cross her path to encourage her walk with you. Praying in Jesus’ name.
I am also one of the youth who is currently experiencing depression… I graduated last April 2011 and until now i don’t have a good job.
My bf broke up with me last August with no reason and it hurts me badly…I pray and pray but as if nothing happens in my life…
Seems like God is very very far even if i confess my sins
Dionisia,
You are loved!
Thanks for sharing with us, I want you to know, that God isn’t far away! God promises never to leave you or forsake you! At times it can “feel” like God is not near, however , that is just a deception, because the truth is He is always with you! Things happen in life that are hurtful, we can not avoid that, however, you can always count that God will see you through. I pray now for you, that the truth of God’s word, penetrate your heart and fill you with joy! Keep praying, keep trusting God and expect that good things will come you way! Blessings,
The link for this article was at the bottom of my email devotional today and I sure needed to read this!!! I’m almost done with my senior year of high school and I was diagnosed with a chronic pain disease that affects my left leg and at Christmas I had my 7th surgery to put a spinal cord stimulator in my back that makes it so that my nerves can’t work right so that I”m not in as much pain (only like a 4-5 out of 10 now) and I became suicidal in June/July 2011 and ended up spending a total of 14 days at a hospital for my depression and suicidal ideations. Today I’m doing much better and my classmates are WAY more understanding of me and my disease than they were at the beginning of the year or last year…people would kick the crutches out from under me and kick/hit my bad leg which would make the pain excruciating and I would usually cry out in pain…I also went through a period of cutting which made it where I was in control of my pain and it was visible to others not just there for me. Now I’m on lots of medicine including anti-depressants and I’m doing much better but I still have my days, these past few days have been really hard. The tornado that hit Harveyville, KS at the end of Feb. hit my house and while we are finally back in our house we have a long way to go. I no longer have a car and my mom and I are sharing one of our new cars…it’s hard to live out in the middle of nowhere and not have friends to hang with unless you can get there which I can’t unless my mom lets me have the car since my dad has the other one. here lately I’m just super tired of feeling down and I cry a lot at night. I “can’t remember” what it’s like to not be in pain and to be in control of my life. It’s really hard to explain since I really don’t know of anyone that has the same disease as me and I”m one of the youngest cases of longterm CRPS…Now I have the worry of if someone will hire me after college with a spinal cord stimulator and this disease.
Jamie,
Thanks for sharing, I am happy to hear that the article helped you. I want you to know that God is with you. God has a plan for your life, despite the disease
you are fighting. I want to encourage you to continue to fight the ‘good fight of faith’! I pray that God strengthen you from your inner being. I pray against
any attacks the enemy is setting for you, and declare by faith that you will be strong and healed in Jesus’ name! God’s eyes are on you! When you find yourself alone, pray to God and I stand in agreement that you will sense His presence with you. I pray for Godly friends to cross your path to encourage you and walk this walk of faith out with you. You are loved and we are praying for you! God Bless, Lucy Ann
Whatever you may be going through in your life, remember that God loves you so much that he would have sent Christ to die for just YOU to redeem you. It is important to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide you and comfort you.
I am often woken up in the early hours of the morning by the Holy Spirit. He comforts me by reminding me of God’s unconditional love. I cherish my personal relationship with Christ. He will never leave or forsake you.
I read this after a boy told me he would go to the dance with me. Then, the next day he was flirting with another girl. After that episode he was talking about going with another girl. Every since I have been wondering what’s wrong with me.
Sammi, always remember that your value is who you are in Christ.You are special ALWAYS!!! Do not let what someone else says to you or about you, or how someone treats you, determine how you feel about yourself. When people behave in the manner which you explained, their actions are a reflection of WHO THEY ARE…NOT WHO YOU ARE!!! Keep your eyes on Jesus! You have a choice on who you want to hang out with…choose those who respect you and honor you! You are special and you are loved!
Lucy Ann