Here is the check list for Brother Tony's Holistic Approach to Depression:
A. Concerning My Spirit:
· I am intentionally abiding in the Lord, His word, prayer and His Spirit. (Jn. 15:7; 1st Jn. 2:27)
· I am intentionally trying to abide in a Christ – centered triangle relationship with my wife Evon. That’s therapeutic for both of us! (1st Peter 3:7)
· I am intentionally putting on the whole Armor of God by putting on the characteristics of Christ (Col. 3:10 – 14) the “living word of God” and by being obedient to the written word of God, the Bible. (Ephesians 6:10 – 18)
· I am intentionally dying daily so that I can experience the crucified, abundant or exchanged life. ( Gal. 2:20; Jn. 10:10; 2nd Cor. 5:21)
· I am intentionally seeking the Lord’s kingdom and righteousness first.(Matt. 6:33)
· I have joined the healing journey ministry at church.
· I have joined a Thursday Night Bible Study emphasizing the healing of the spirit, soul and body. Lessons taught by Dr. John Woodward (a dear friend and brother) via DVDs after having gone through training in Tennessee.
· Like the Apostle Paul, I am learning how to glory in my infirmities, necessities, persecutions, reproaches, distresses etc. for the Lord’s sake; realizing that His grace is sufficient for me (2nd Cor. 12:7 – 12). I also realize that God is using this infirmity in the process of conforming me to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:28,29). “All things are of God” (2nd Corinthians 5:18)
B. Concerning My Soul:
- Note: The soul is a trichotomy. It consists of the emotions, (“the feelers”) intellect, (“the thinkers”) and the will (“the choosers”).
· I am intentionally applying Philippians 4: 5 – 20 to my life. This portion of scripture emphasizes how to experience the Lord’s presence, peace, perspectives, providence, power, provisions, and promises.
· I am a student of this disorder; reading, studying, and learning methods on how to understand and manage this disorder.
· I am intentionally trying to do the Lord’s will as it is written in His Word. I am trying to live a :
1. Sanctified life ( 1st Thess. 4:1 – 4)
2. Sincerely thankful life (1st Thess. 5:17)
3. Sacrificial life (Romans 12: 1,2)
4. Soul – conscious life (1st Tim 2:3 – 4)
5. Spirit – filled life ( Eph. 5: 17 – 18)
· I am attempting to help others experiencing anxiety and depression disorders.
· I am teaching a bible study at the Maplewood YMCA. One of the lessons that I am teaching is on the healing of the spirit, soul and body. The same lessons taught by Dr. Woodward.
