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Mental illness. When im weak im strong.

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I have voices in my head sometimes but I'm not insane. Doctors say its psychosis caused by depression. Its more of a burden than an illness. Jesus word is my mind. I walk in the Spirit and i find God's wisdom, peace and joy although I have this terrible affliction. I take meds and people might think it lacks faith but God can do whatever he wishes and my hope is in him.

Maybe one day I can get off of meds but if not it doesn't bother me. It's just weakness in my opinion. When i am weak then i am strong as the apostle Paul said. Should I give up because of this weakness? No. The Lord delivered me from my sin, he broke the chains and gave me joy and peace. Why would i give up hope after that? Sure I have battles but I figure it's just spiritual warfare. The enemy can attack us in many ways. Look at poor Paul.

1 Corinthians 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.