As a Christian, this was an important question for me. Even as a registered nurse, in the early stages of my battle with depression, I was unaware of what was happening.
One Sunday morning in church, the pastor called my mom to the altar and began praying for her. I was at home that day because my mood was so low, I could not and did not want to go anywhere.
The pastor told my mom "I know what is wrong with your daughter". Mummy was in shock as he started listing all of my then behavior and attitude because she didn't tell him about my problem yet. That evening, our pastor along with another pastor came over to our home.
As they walked in, the second pastor said, "I felt it as I was approaching the house". Mummy and I, both confused asked "What?!", to which he replied, "there is a strong man spirit in your front yard, preventing you from leaving the house to go out."
You could imagine that at this point, I was a little scared. I just wanted to know what was wrong and how to fix it, and so the process began. I have witnessed demonic manifestations at church where other people were being delivered. But NEVER in a million years, I thought I would need deliverance from demons.
As they began praying and commanding demonic forces to exit, I admit things were happening. I suddenly felt like I had no control over my body, I was aware of what was happening, I just had no control. It took three days of prayer and fast to get the breakthrough we needed.
Now to a nonbeliever, I know this may sound quite ridiculous, but I can tell you from personal experience it was very real. On the final day of my deliverance, the pastor belted out three names and descriptions, all of which perfectly matched three specific people I knew. One a relative, the other a former friend and neighbor, and the last a colleague from the hospital, someone I trained with.
All of those people were engaged in very non-Christian like behavior and according to the pastor, they had done spells or some form of evil to kill me or make me insane. Though this seems far-fetched to some, I know what I have been through. I know where I was and what I was like before those pastors came to my home.
Now, this brings me to the following questions:
1. Can demons cause depression or mental health issues?
My answer is yes, they can. And it may even make an individual seem mentally insane. I am not an expert on this topic, but I can speak from my experiences. The bible says in John 10: 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
The devil is the thief, he came to steal my health and my job. But I know God is more than able t restore all I have lost.
2. Can deliverance alone help your depression?
Deliverance was my first step to recovery. But I also absolutely recommend you see a physician to have a medical assessment. Remember, doctors are part of God's plan too.
So get to a church and get all the prayer and help you can get there. But get to your doctor and get medical help. Combined, these two things will motivate you and keep you walking the road to recovery.
In conclusion, it is my opinion that demons can indeed cause depression. But if you arm yourself with God's word and a great doctor, you'll be fine.
Thank you for reading.
God bless you, until next time.
- Latoya.
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