Despair
Isa 35:4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you.
Psa 39:7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
One of the best ways to overcome despair is to read the Psalms outloud. Look for those Psalms that say "bless the Lord, oh my soul" and that exalt His holy name. Say them outloud. As you begin to worship and praise God and be thankful for EVERYTHING (even the bad), then despair will absolutely flee.
Lunacy (Madness, Craziness, MPD, Scizophrenia)
1Co 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
2Co 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
When crazy thoughts begin trying to invade your thinking, CAST THEM DOWN! "Casting" is just like violently, determinedly throwing something to the ground. How do we "bring" thoughts "into captivity" to Christ? By turning away from thoughts that do not agree with the Word and begin focusing our thoughts on Jesus. If that means getting into the Word until those thoughts pass, or turning on some praise and worship music, stomping around the house quoting scripture or getting down on your knees and praying. Whatever it takes to "cast down" those thoughts that would steal your sanity.
Fear of the Dark
Psa 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Joh 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
When fear of darkness attacks, remind yourself that you have the Lord who is your light.
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