Depression lifted

Rachel West’s Story

I've struggled with depression for most of my life, starting around middle school. It's always been lingering in the background, some days stronger than others. I've grown up in church and knew that Jesus healed, but it wasn't something churches around me did. I struggled quietly. I noticed a stronger wave during pregnancy, and during the loss of a loved one after my son was born. I couldn't shake the sadness I was carrying or binge eat enough to make it tolerable. 

Around May, I bought tickets for Maverick City for my Mom and decided to buy one for myself, too. I'd honestly never listened to them much. The Sunday before the concert, I came to The Dwelling for the first time. I noticed how happy everyone seemed. I kept thinking to myself; I want to feel that joy. At the concert, I earnestly broke down and asked God to heal me from my depression and give me the joy that I could feel radiating off of people I had met the Sunday before. 

Pastor Gunter spoke about depression and anxiety the Sunday post-concert, and Addison gave her story about being healed from depression. I was overwhelmed with God's presence over me the entire service. When the community leaders lined up to pray over people, I felt God tell me to get prayed over. Addison prayed over me, and we claimed healing over me.

After church, I went to the park with my son and felt a lightness I'd not had since I was younger. It's been almost two weeks, and I have not had one relapse of depression or intrusive thoughts whatsoever. I can't believe it. I am living proof that he can heal and STILL will! Praise God! I am so thankful.