I believe in these last days one of the biggest forms of oppression the enemy brings against God’s children is depression, particularly in the first world. The reason I think in the first world is because of the resources we have, sometimes in abundance, such as opportunities, finances, technology and other things which can be used for God's work through us- but depression can suppress and hinder the use of our gifts and resources and our expansion... I believe it is a form of his persecution against God’s people. Depression is the enemy of hope, peace and joy. Hope, peace and joy are our inheritance as God’s children. I have suffered depression at certain times of my life- seasons where joy, hope and peace is a struggle to attain. I have been a bit 'self diagnosing' as to the reasons for my feelings- I now think we should ask God more questions- Why am I feeling this way? What has caused these feelings to come over me? Some of my depression I...