I don't know if you knew this, but the CDC right now says that over 50% of all

Americans will struggle with a mental illness in their lifetime. Anxiety and

depression are topping the charts. That means that almost every single one of us

tuned into this message right now has either dealt with this stuff personally or

cares about somebody who has. It's that prevalent. And I'm going to get into a

little bit about my story today and you'll see why I get so passionate about

talking about this subject. But here's what I know. I know that that is not God's

plan for our lives. I know that my Bible says that the very same spirit that

raised Jesus up out of the grave resides inside of me. So I don't have to just sit

back and take it. We don't have to just deal with depression and be attacked by

anxiety. But through the powerful name of Jesus we can take a stand and attack

back and experience some freedom that Jesus died on across to provide us with.

Amen. This is where we're headed today in life church. This has been my prayer

for you all week. If you have a Bible flip up do Romans chapter 15. My mouse a

little dry. I just took daytime suit of fat and drank a red bull. I don't even

know what's going to happen. Can you let the creator of the universe speak to you

for a second? If you've been struggling with anxiety and depression, hopelessness,

potentially even suicidal thoughts. Can you let the creator of the universe speak

for a second? It's not as planned for you. Listen, may the God of hope, may the God

of hope fill you with all joy and peace. That's the opposite of anxiety and

depression. And if you deal with this stuff or if you're watching a loved one

deal with this stuff what you know is when we're really wrapped up in anxiety

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