Depression: My Secrets To Beating It - Sermon By Ben Courson

Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. Stemming from his own bout with suicide and depression, Ben Courson created Hope Generation to help those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts and those who’ve lost hope and meaning amid their success. The ministry is shouting about the God of Hope from the mountaintops to help people rise out of despair.
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[@redeliabrenner6283]

I have heard the word from your father’s mouth, and from this teaching I hear the LORD has chosen you too. Thank you p.s. I will invest.

[@HopeGeneration]

So thankful for this and for you! -Hope Gen Team

[@redeliabrenner6283]

Oh if you knew the story:0). I am sure you hear many. Hopefully my children will hear it also. Thank you and your family for the dedication to making sure the world hears the what we have to look forward to because of Jesus Christ. 23 yr catholic didn’t hear a word until your dad.

[@genie602]

WOW...wish my 27 yr old would listen to Ben's message.... He's suffered from severe Depression and Substance abuse. He's lost.... Jesus

[@HopeGeneration]

Prayers!!! 🙏🏻 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:9 -Hope Gen Team

[@genie602]

@@HopeGeneration my t-shirt I wore earlier this week says "Never Give Up". Thank you! I sent my Son your Video. Hopefully he'll watch it. His Instagram is Masterperch (Robert Lee Bardelmeier). He's a professional photographer and Videographer, creates Electronic Music, high IQ, and lives in Cape Cod 6 months of the year, and Nor Cal the other 6 months (and spends a lot of time in Oregon camping when out West.). He responds to fans of his IG photography. Maybe you can reach out to him. If you do, don't mention me, he lashes out once a year (3 times during Covid - recently) calling me Evil, blaming me for all gis problems. He says everyone in our family is mentally ill. He's really going thru it this year. I had a vision in the middle of the night falling asleep after taking a call from my youngest daughter, and saw my Son on a ledge... Found out the next morning, he had been hospitalized for Seizure. (Excess LSD brain - recently diagnosed with Epilepsy and Bi-polar.).

[@HopeGeneration]

Prayers for your family even now. Your son is so loved by God. God will meet him right where he is at. And what a great T-shirt! “Never give up.” ☺️🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@jokoko583]

@@HopeGeneration I'm also fighting for my sister who's not been herself for over 10 years now, I believe 2021 will be her year of complete restoration, wholeness and prosperity in Jesus' Name!!

[@vanessahill3691]

9/2020,maybe the day...4 or the 5...I was looking for some keys for life...I was washing the dishes in the middle of the night...I had both TVs on, I heard this young preacher speaking...I ran to get the ministry's name....God Bless, me,a 57 year old,Black Woman living in Atlanta Ga,I was worn and tired,am a daughter,wife,mother,grandmother,caregiver,friend,ect.,etc.,etc.,and I felt so defeated on many levels,but God sent this message...the next day I walked about a hour...that was a miracle by it self...and as I do the work my life will never ever be the same,keep on being used by God,for his Glory,by the Blood of Jesus being Led by the Spirit of the God🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Praise the Lord,Praise the Name of the Lord😇😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vanessahill3691]

Awesome

[@HopeGeneration]

🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@HopeGeneration]

Vanessa! You made our day!!! Thank you so much for sharing. We are cheering you on as we are praying for you even now. So thankful for your life and the light in this world that you are. God’s plans for you continue to be great. May the God of hope bless you in profound ways. Big hugs from Ben and the -Hope Gen Team

[@vanessahill3691]

I hope to meet you one day....am getting ready to walk....Am a Christian....I accepted Jesus in 1976...fast forward....from the 6th grade to the 12 grade...I fellowshiped,was taught the Word of God,learned how witness for the Lord through Campus Crusade for Christ....through Turner McNeal H.S.....in Atlanta,Ga....fast forward....I have been married for 12 years....so one day I told my husband I was so unhappy with life and our marriage if I knew how to commit suicide and not hurt Father God I would...well I never found a way to do that....I kept seeking God and it's TRUE if we continue to seek God we will find Him.....Until the day I die I want to seek the Lord...I cannot say this too much... Keep on letting the Lord use you....because God used you and the ministry to light a fire under me....Menopause is Real,Cancer is Real,Mental Issues is Real,etc.,etc.,etc.,....but like Veggie Tales says God is Bigger Than the Boggie or Boogie Man....Throughout Eternity🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏For God's Glory

[@vanessahill3691]

@@HopeGeneration Thanks So Much for praying for Me and My Family..I will continue to pray for you All..we are Definitely on the Same Team..For God's Glory,Amen 🙏

[@gresenolpholt354]

Ive been going through a wilderness right now. And i watch these daily. Im blessed God sent you to me. Thank you.

[@HopeGeneration]

This makes our day! Thanks for sharing! -Hope Gen Team

[@jivetalkin2401]

Ben, you’re a genuine gift from above. Fascinating delivery, and really relatable, as always. I look forward to reading your newly published book on this very important subject. I appreciate your scholarship, too. Thank you for blessing others with your brilliance, energy, and belief. May God keep you in His ongoing care. You and your ministry are in my prayers. Abundant blessings.

[@HopeGeneration]

Appreciate this SO MUCH!!! ❤️ Thank you our friend! -Hope Gen Team

[@evemcbarnette3304]

@@HopeGeneration Happy a bless Monday 🙏keep the same energy

[@FORGVN]

Thank you

[@marejahbeleldil6233]

I too gave been there c-ptsd, panic attack, and all you mention! And been heald and restored In Jesus name and filled with Hope! 🙌💕🥰 Thank you Jesus!

[@HopeGeneration]

Seriously love this! God is so faithful! ❤️🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@rolanddreams4221]

Thank you Lord for this blessing through this brother in Christ! Depression won't define me because Jesus does! 🙏

[@HopeGeneration]

Yes and AMEN!!!!! Thank you for your beautiful encouragement! -Hope Gen Team

[@envstudies]

PRAISE God for this message, Ben's consistent healing, and knowing His identity in Christ to God-fidently share his testimony. So so good!!

[@HopeGeneration]

Love love this! Huge thanks! 😀🙏🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@evemcbarnette3304]

@@HopeGeneration BLESSINGS

[@JonathanBouleOfficial]

No words Ben. I want what you have. That Hope that forever shines. Discipline that stays the course. I needed that reminder to pick up the shovel and get out of my head. Thank you for your work and toil unto the Lord. You well never know how truly great your impact is. Thank you!!

[@HopeGeneration]

Jon this means the world. Huge thanks for taking the time to share this. -Hope Gen Team

[@margrose5]

I want it, too.

[@sherylhands2368]

Ben I had my funnel open and the Holy Spirit led me to this message. I am grateful for your speed talking because I am gets gold nuggets. I am eating this fish sandwich with a boiled egg. Bless you and your testimony. Hallelujah you make me feel normal! Glory to the Lamb of God!

[@HopeGeneration]

May the God of hope be with you in a special way Sheryl and we so appreciate you sharing!! Have a blessed day our friend! -Hope Gen Team

[@matthewboyd6233]

Powerful!.. confirming God’s word with science!

[@HopeGeneration]

That’s right!!! 🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@jochabed8978]

Hey guys 💟 We have a spirit of power 🎉 I have gone through times of depression as well. It’s definitely not a fun place to be 👎 🔅Prayer walks 🔅Scripture scholar scuba gear 🔅The magic number of greatness 🔅Endorphins 🔅Rewrite your story 🔅Own your oddness 🔅Friendventures 🔅Heaven 🔅El Roi 🔅Let God love on you 🔅Dreamality Awesome 👏 Thanks Ben, Hope Gen and Applegate 🌸

[@ChrisetteMignott]

Jochabed 🌈💝 thank you!

[@HopeGeneration]

Yessss!!! Perfect notes! 👌🏻 📝!!! Love to you! - Hope Gen Team

[@jochabed8978]

Hope Generation Thank you 🤗 hugs and love 💟 to you too 🌷

[@jochabed8978]

Chrisette Mignott You’re welcome 😊💟

[@isurrenderall5544]

I love you and your family! You all are real and your joy, love, and love for Christ and people shows on your face, messages, and work for the Lord! Your family has dealt with grief unspeakable! May God continue to bless you and fill you with His love!

[@HopeGeneration]

Thank you so very much for this Sandra! God bless you in unexpected and beautiful ways!!!!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@senzos.sibiya3427]

I'm in 🇿🇦 South Africa currently diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I'm transformed by this teaching. thank you

[@HopeGeneration]

This makes us so happy to hear and know that God will continue to transform you. 🤍 Ben has said he refers back to these steps and repeats them over and over again as a way of life. God will continue to meet you in a beautiful way our friend. Another great teaching Ben just gave would likely encourage you too along these lines is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hni4iZWoq8uolcU Cheering you on and hugs to you all the way to 🇿🇦 South Africa! -Hope Gen Team

[@mariakhokhar1137]

Thanks Ben God bless you immensely

[@HopeGeneration]

You too Maria! Thank you so much!! -Hope Gen Team

[@lindafelix9559]

Ben, you are a fighter!!!. Out of a bad situation, GOD always turns it for good. God wants you to speak about the depression you had so you can help others out. Im sure there are pastors and other well known people who have depression and anxiety but they don't talk about it. Thank you for being REAL and sharing what you have gone through. Please keep speaking all over the country about your experience with depression, you can encourage that ONE person who might want to end their life. I also have seen you on TBN. You also have a sense of humor. God Bless you always. Thank you

[@HopeGeneration]

Huge huge thanks for sharing!! This means so very much to Ben and the Hope Gen Team. You are awesome! 😎 -Hope Gen Team

[@serenity777mylonas5]

This is amazing. God is good. Can’t wait to watch it again with my husband.

[@HopeGeneration]

Aw love this! And yes God is so very good! -Hope Gen Team

[@MonicaJeanetteHillmer]

Amen I love prayer walks... Good to know about the three thirty minutes walks each week helping to stave off abdominal fat for an 8 month period, very encouraging. And it's helps the hippocampus and you are spending time with our creator, awesome.

[@suni8891]

You're such a beautiful and genuine soul. Thank you so much for this message ❤. I really needed to hear this today.

[@HopeGeneration]

We love this so much! Huge thanks for sharing our friend! -Hope Gen Team

[@saraheckstein]

Thank you. I must claw out. I see, with renewed hope, that it can be done. Thank you, Lord, for this ministry and for pursuing me through it.

[@HopeGeneration]

Cheering you on our friend!!! God’s got you! 👏🏻🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@margaretnduta6506]

Thank you Ben, always and ever a blessing,I was looking for a message you had preached on "Yahweh",as we breathe we mention the name Yahweh,I couldn't trace it,or maybe you mentioned it in passing in one of the sermons,I ended up listening to this again..🤗but I cannot regret it at all.

[@HopeGeneration]

Awe thank you for sharing!!!! Yes we know what you are talking about and Ben has shared that in several messages. We will see if we can track that down and send link! -Hope Gen Team

[@margaretnduta6506]

@@HopeGeneration thank you that will be helpful ❤️

[@beverly8977]

You're so inspiring Ben! Thank you for talking about topics that are so raw and beyond real!

[@HopeGeneration]

Thank you so much for this our friend! ❤️🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@evemcbarnette9429]

Blessings always 💛 Ben Courson keep up the great work for God

[@HopeGeneration]

Thank you Eve!!! We appreciate you!!! -Hope Gen Team

[@evemcbarnette9429]

@@HopeGeneration You are very welcome Ben Courson appreciate you and your team👣👣✨🌟

[@lilycalir6515]

Love this message! So powerful! God bless pastor Ben!

[@SolMex64]

Thank you Jesus I just pray God help and I tune in tv Just what need it to hear

[@HopeGeneration]

Yesss!!! 🙏🏻 God’s got your dialed our friend! 🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@margrose5]

I’m in a dark place. Darkest of my 70 years due to situation with my son and family. More painful than I can bear. I’m praying I will find hope somewhere. I appreciate this message and realize what he overcame. They’ve been draining me for years and now they’re shunning me. I’m devastated because I’ve been a third parent to their children and now they won’t let me see them. Their marriage is a disaster and I am suffering for my son as well because his wife is so toxic and selfish.

[@HopeGeneration]

Cast your cares on our Loving Father. We would encourage you to read Philippians 4. We pray you are met in a beautiful way. -Hope Gen Team

[@SyveeAshley]

Praise GOD!!

[@HopeGeneration]

🙏🏻🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@haileymartinez5174]

SHALOM 🕊✌🏽

[@HopeGeneration]

Shalom 🙏🏻🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@donnaseay8204]

Oh I needed to hear this message Brother! In tears! I’ve been battling depression for years...... it’s a dark dark place.....but Praise His name, depression is NOT a place I have to abide! God bless you and your ministry real good!!!!

[@HopeGeneration]

Thank you so much for sharing Donna! Prayers for you even now, that God continues to meet you in a beautiful way and lead you to full light. We know He will! Hugs 🤗 -Hope Gen Team

[@dulcealmaleon4325]

I forgave him for hurting me but now I feel, I am like Grace Hargreeves ☂ . I’m fortunate to have a beautiful view but in the end they’re all paintings. I pray to God my children never feel the pain I have. Thank you for your message.

[@HopeGeneration]

Thank you for this! 🙏🏻 Our God is so very faithful and meets us right where we are at! ☺️🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@lynettewarren8579]

Soooo good & crucial for today! Wishing y’all boat loads of lov’in peace each moment ☺️

[@HopeGeneration]

Love this and boat loads of lov’in peace to you as well!! ☺️🙏🏻🙌🏻 -Hope Gem Team

[@andrealogan3330]

This was chock full of encouragement and practical wisdom that you have learned through experience. Thank you so much!

[@HopeGeneration]

Thank you so much for sharing Andrea! Means so much! -Hope Gen Team

[@l.nelson3093]

OMGOSH Ben! I don't know why no one likes the embroidered pillow concept, "Then she drove the tent peg through his temple...yadda, yadda.." And in this age of girl empowerment no one is naming their babies Jael, go figure🤷‍♀️

[@haileymartinez5174]

FOR ALL OF US ME YOU ALL PEOPLE'S THIS DATE DAY 2021 BLESSINGS 🤜🏽🤛🏽✌🏽🙏✝️❤🛐🌅🌌🌍🕊

[@HopeGeneration]

Blessings right back to you are friend! ☺️🙏🏻🙌🏻 🤗 -Hope Gen Team

[@lupiesalazar8492]

Encouraging message!!

[@HopeGeneration]

👏🏻❤️🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@derartudebo5591]

Amazing Thank u sharing your story👏🏽.

[@HopeGeneration]

Thank YOU for watching!! -😀 -Hope Gen Team

[@derartudebo5591]

Depression is a real thing and mostly my age group in their 20s. Sharing your story changing peoples life.That takes vulnerability and comparing with the word of God!!.

[@HopeGeneration]

Appreciate this from the bottom of our hearts! - Hope Gen Team

[@marylamb6063]

My severe depression was due to bad gut bacteria. By the grace of God, I traced it to five foods I was eating. As long as I avoided them I was fine. If I slipped and ate any of them, I would have to experience severe depression for three days. One day I had a nasty sinus infection. The doctor gave me three courses of powerful antibiotics. The infection left and so did the depression! Now I can eat whatever I want. So for me it was bad bacteria that was causing the depression.

[@nellymaisy1250]

Amazing...atleast I am not alone....I need to try the prayer walks....

[@HopeGeneration]

You are not alone our friend! Yes try prayer walks! 🙏🏻🙌🏻 Hugs! -Hope Gen Team

[@kassymapenzi1661]

Amen

[@HopeGeneration]

And AMEN! -Hope Gen Team

[@margrose5]

I’m praying for that major plot twist. I can’t do this one for much longer.

[@HopeGeneration]

The plot WILL twist. You are in the middle of your story and you’ll look back and it will all make sense. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@brooketorres5874]

I’m so depressed, I wanna die so bad. How long will I feel like this? How long will destruction follow me?

[@HopeGeneration]

One step at a time our friend. Don’t give up. Keep going. You will get on the other side of this. Please talk with someone close to you, and/or a therapist if at all possible while you are walking through this. And don’t ever forget, you are loved by God Himself. ❤️ -Hope Gen Team

[@margrose5]

I will try to do prayer walk. I am desperate for relief.

[@HopeGeneration]

Prayer walks are KEY!!!!! -Hope Gen Team

[@rosscalverley]

Not a fan of caffeine either :D loved your rant ;)

[@HopeGeneration]

Haha love it! 😂😄🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@evemcbarnette3304]

🗣🗣🗣💯💯💫

[@HopeGeneration]

👏🏼🙏🏻🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@evemcbarnette3304]

@@HopeGeneration HAPPY MONDAY Ben to and your excellent team 👏 keep believing 👍 God is love

[@evemcbarnette3304]

😇😇😇

[@HopeGeneration]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@melanievierth6120]

i have panik attacks every day at the moment

[@HopeGeneration]

Prayers for you even now our friend 🙏🏻 This May be a message you can listen too several times. 🤍 Also, take in these promises from God, and know they are for you personally! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXvWmmSdg7F2gLc -Hope Gen Team

[@melanievierth6120]

@@HopeGeneration amen, thank you

[@suni8891]

Same here. Praying for healing for you.

[@melanievierth6120]

@@suni8891 Aaaawww thank you. God bless you, Sis

[@jaimelynne3514]

Have you ever heard of Dr. Caroline Leaf?

[@HopeGeneration]

Yes Ben so enjoys her content and has referred to her before! 🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@ryanhamilton7470]

Tell Fridge I said what's 🆙

[@HopeGeneration]

Haha of course! 😹😺 -Hope Gen Team

[@margrose5]

Hagaar’s son was Ishmael.

[@gresenolpholt354]

If i can make a joke real quick, youre like daniel tosh if he found Jesus.

[@HopeGeneration]

😂🤣😂 -Hope Gen Team

[@ryanhamilton7470]

🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯

[@HopeGeneration]

😸😺😹 -Hope Gen Team

[@margrose5]

Endorphins are good, but they won’t get me out of this depression. Of course it’s difficult to get moving when in this agony. Catch22

[@HopeGeneration]

Do what you can do. We are capable of more than we actually think we are. As you stretch out your hand, like the story in the scriptures of the man with the withered hand (found in Matthew 12:9-13, Mark 3:1-6, and Luke 6:6-11) He will heal you. 🙌🏻 -Hope Gen Team

[@MrArtist1971]

Lol. You didn't beat it bro. If you pray to Jesus then you're an idolator and under Deut. 28. Read Is. 43;11 and turn back to Elohim alone.

[@HopeGeneration]

We’ve all got our personal stories our friend. ☺️God has proven Himself faithful and continues to as we look to Him as each day passes. He is good! 🙌🏻-Hope Gen Team

[@MrArtist1971]

@@HopeGeneration Amen He is good.

[@kristinming6163]

@@HopeGeneration 40 years of same as you felt. he never showed up. while group of friends, raped, beaten, stolen from, spiritual manipulate, suicide, etc. he never showed up. read the whole Bible many times. leaving and going into meditation and yoga was the only thing that helped. 100% believe he forsakes some. glad it worked out for you. even watched your church guilt single moms out of money. I know people that worked there, and left because you all spoil yourselves. and help minimally. witnessed it first hand