High prices for food, gas, and rents are weighing on people like never before. The Bible speaks of “the spirit of heaviness,” which is demonic oppression, and fear always accompanies demonic oppression. It can feel as if two hundred pounds have been dropped on your shoulders; as if the sun has been hidden from view, and there is nothing but darkness. That’s the reason the Holy Spirit called it “the spirit of heaviness.”
But thank God, in this same verse the Holy Spirit also refers to “a garment of praise,” which we are to wear like clothing, to cover. That means as you adore, love, praise, thank, and worship the Lord, it covers your spirit, and it covers your soul. As you praise and magnify the name of the Lord, you will sense a euphoric spirit of joy that will fill your heart and fill your soul, but here’s the main thing: There will be no place for evil thoughts, no place for doubt or unbelief, no place for fear, no place for depression, and no place for discouragement.
Why? Because you are praising the One who can do all things.
Praise the Lord!
[Frances Swaggart]
Isaiah 61:3 ... To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. ❤
