God, Why Won't You Heal My Depression: A Journey of Healing & Spiritual Revelation

Introduction:

• Kilah Lawson, host of the Eternal Post-Partum Podcast, shares a deeply personal excerpt from her journal, revealing the struggles and guilt she faces as a mother of five children.
• She delves into the emotional toll of parenting alone and the overwhelming sadness she experiences.

Facing Challenges:

• Kilah discusses her difficulty in connecting with motherhood and feeling inadequate compared to other moms.
• She reflects on her frustration with herself for frequently fussing at her children and feeling disappointed in her parenting behavior.
• The constant noise, mess, and demands of motherhood leave Kilah feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained.

Finding Hope Through Faith:

• Kilah recounts her plea to God for relief from depression, anxiety, and stress, feeling bewildered by God's apparent lack of intervention.
• She shares her eight-year battle with mental illness and her journey toward healing, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience in her recovery.

Exploring Healing Methods:

• Kilah details her reluctance to pursue medication for her mental health struggles and her decision to research alternative healing methods.
• She highlights the negative impact of pharmaceutical drugs on many women's mental health and her determination to find a natural solution.

Embracing Change:

• Kilah describes her gradual journey toward reclaiming her health through small, sustainable lifestyle changes.
• She emphasizes the power of community support and accountability in achieving long-term wellness goals.

Spiritual Awakening:

• Kilah shares her realization of the spiritual dimension of her mental health struggles and the influence of demonic strongholds on her life.
• She recounts her experience of deliverance and the profound impact of prayer and spiritual warfare on her journey to healing.

Assessing Spiritual State: 

• Kilah encourages listeners to recognize the spiritual aspect of mental health struggles and to embrace their authority as believers in overcoming spiritual strongholds.
• She expresses gratitude for her journey and the newfound understanding of the connection between faith, health, and healing.

Practical Steps Towards Healing:

• Invites listeners to join a

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