A Christian who suffers from bipolar disorder or manic depression should treat it like any other physiological disease. While God certainly has the ability to work miracles and cure any malady, He often lets us continue our journey with a “
thorn in the flesh” to remind us that He is sufficient (
2 Corinthians 12:7–9). If a believer had diabetes, he would seek medical advice from trained doctors, take prescribed medications, and seek godly counsel on how to deal with both his physical and emotional symptoms. The same holds true for a believer with bipolar disorder.
Because bipolar disorder or manic depression affects the way a person thinks, finding godly counsel (
Proverbs 1:5) and spending time in God’s Word (
2 Timothy 3:16–17) are essential. In order to do what is right, we must know what is true. Bipolar disorder alters a person’s perceptions of reality, so a strong foundation in truth is a necessity when dealing with its symptoms.
Someone with bipolar disorder or manic depression might give in to the misperceptions caused by the disease and commit sinful acts. A person with bipolar disorder must treat those sins like any other person should. He should recognize his actions as sinful,
repent, and seek forgiveness. Believers with bipolar disorder should never blame their illness for their actions (see
John 15:22).
Believers should treat a person with bipolar disorder or manic depression with the same compassion they would show toward everyone else (
James 2:1). The church offers people with bipolar disorder something they desperately need in their lives—truth (
John 17:17). One thing people with bipolar disorder need more than anything else is the hope that is in Jesus Christ. Even though their illness tries to steal their lives away, they can have an
abundant life in Christ (
John 10:10).
I pulled this out of my notes Brother and thought it might help you understand better what we are saying :] Bless You
