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Are you or do you know someone who struggles with mental illness? 

There is no question that mental illness is a prevalent issue in today’s world. One in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness every year. One in 6 youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder every year. Not to mention the rise of mental struggles that COVID has caused, yet why does it seem that this issue is rarely talked about in the church?

Today on Abiding Free we are discussing all of the above and more. One of the big questions we are digging into today is, “What are some biblical truths Christians can lean on to walk in the freedom that God has promised in the midst of mental struggles?”

Dear friend, if you have battles with mental struggles, you are not alone and there is hope. Join us today as we dive into God’s word and begin uncovering truths about mental illness and struggles such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder and more. 

The more we are open about these heavy topics, the closer we will become to walking in freedom with Him.

Thank you for joining us today at Abiding Free. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Some startling statistics about mental health.
• Truths to cling to when struggling mentally.
• Biblical references for those struggling with mental illness.
• Encouragement for those struggling with mental illness.

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Quotes:

• 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness  every year.
• 1 in 6 youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder every year.
• “The journey to walking in the freedom that Christ has for us in the whole point of Abiding Free.” Shannon
• “There is a stigma of mental illness in the Church.” Shannon
• “What are some biblical truths Christians can lean on to walk in the freedom that God has promised in the midst of mental struggles?”
• “Though we may continue to struggle daily in the bottomless pit of our minds, we can still cling to these truths: 1.) You are not alone 2.) God sees you ”- Lieryn Barnett
• “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” Shannon
• “As the church, we should be in continuous prayer for those struggling with mental illness. They need to know that we see them.” Shannon
• “When there is a mental illness that prohibits us from thinking clearly, the Spirit will intercede for us.” Kristin
• Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the broken hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
• “David struggled mentally, yet God called David a man after His own heart.” Shannon