In early September 2023, during a sharing session after a Sunday service, I spoke about the story of a Christian woman, Z (pseudonym), in her seventies, who had been healed from diverse chronic illnesses, including cancer and mild depression.
I accompanied her for about three months, taking her to traditional Chinese medicine treatments while sharing the gospel and Christian perspectives on the concepts of life and death. I concluded that depression could be alleviated and gradually cured as long as four aspects were addressed: adjusting mindset through the Christian faith, medication support, nutrition and exercise, and the company of family and friends.
As I recounted the events around me, a sister in Christ named J, also in her seventies, had a faint glimmer in her eyes. Afterward, she approached me, inquiring about which Chinese medicine hospital could treat depression. She had been experiencing severe chest pain recently and was also suffering from mild depression. Despite taking Western medicine, she couldn't sleep well, and in moments of extreme pain and despair, she even left a farewell message for her husband along with the household savings.
Familiar with her, I noticed that her face was now dark and even somewhat somber. Her eyes were filled with red blood vessels, portraying a sense of confusion and fear.
Some Christian women quietly informed me that just looking into her eyes made them feel uneasy, and we agreed to regularly show concern and accompany her.
During a deep conversation, she poured out many bitter feelings toward me. After contracting COVID-19 in early 2023, she developed symptoms such as coughing and chest pain. Every morning, she woke up with a burning sensation in her chest, which eventually led to depression. She found it difficult to fall asleep at night, waking up around 2 a.m. Despite months of medication, there was no improvement.
I encouraged her and continued sharing the testimony of Z, who had multiple chronic illnesses, including depression. Through Chinese medicine, combined with confidence in divine healing, increased physical activity, and outings, she found joy in her heart, with her illnesses being gradually cured.
Though she initially was skeptical of God, I started accompanying her to medical appointments for nearly two months. We walked in the park every week, and a few Christian ladies took turns treating her to meals.
The small group bought her a birthday cake, and the love of Christ and the concern of her fellow believers brought her to tears.
Afterward, her complexion improved, and she became increasingly joyful as she received a deeper level of God's healing.
One day, the group leader, along with a few senior Christian women, gathered with her. She shared decades of bitterness, suspecting that her husband had betrayed her in his youth. One night, when she was working late, she suspected him of having an affair, as her husband liked to go dancing. Instead of openly communicating with her husband to unlock her heart, she silently speculated and suffered. The pastor prayed for her immediate healing and told her that the chest pain was not only a late symptom of the COVID-19 infection but also a result of decades of unforgiveness and inner turmoil.
As a result, she kneeled in prayer, crying. The pastor led us in praying for her, asking God to give her the courage to seek the truth. She was encouraged to find a suitable opportunity to converse with her husband to resolve the misunderstanding.
In the following two months, she underwent Chinese medicine treatment, and I accompanied her every Thursday. Eventually, she and her husband communicated clearly, realizing it was all a misunderstanding. One rainy day, her husband even brought her an umbrella and went upstairs and downstairs to pick up medicine for her. She discovered how much he cared for her, and they reconciled as if they were a newlywed couple.
In early November, on a Thursday, I accompanied J to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic to get her medication. She happily told me the good news that the doctor said her depression, lung infection, and insomnia had all recovered, and she could stop taking medication.
Thanks to the healing power of the Savior, her chains and bonds imposed by Satan were broken and she came out from the depths of despair.
Today, when J comes to church services, she always smiles with a rosy complexion. She walks lightly, a truly joyful sight.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
2023年9月初，一次主日礼拜见证分享时，我讲到一位70几岁Z姊妹得到医治的故事。她身患十几种慢性病，包括癌症和轻度抑郁症。我陪伴她三个月左右看中医，同时给她传福音，分享基督徒的生死观。我总结道，抑郁症都能缓解和慢慢治愈，只要四管齐下：基督信仰调整心态、药物扶持、营养和运动、亲友陪伴。
当我说完发生身边的事情，坐在台下的一个女基督徒J，同样也是70多岁，她眼睛里微微发出一丁点亮光。下来找到我问询哪家中医院可以看抑郁症。因为她最近胸口痛得很，而且也得了轻度抑郁症。吃了西药还是睡不好觉，这几天异常痛苦绝望时，给丈夫留下遗言，还交出家里的存折了。
我端详J，发现平日熟悉的她，此时脸色非常暗沉甚至有些黑，眼睛里充满红血丝，带着迷茫、恐惧。
部分女基督徒悄悄给我说，看到她的眼睛就感到让人瘆的慌，我们约定好常常关心和陪伴一下她。
在深谈中，她将很多苦毒倾诉给我。2023年年初新冠肺炎阳了以后，她的后遗症有咳嗽、胸部疼痛。每天早上起来胸口发烧，后来发展到得了抑郁症。晚上入眠困难，凌晨2点左右就醒了。吃了好几个月药，还是不见缓。
我鼓励她，并继续讲之前Z姊妹的见证。她有十几样慢性病，也有抑郁症。通过中药调理，加上对神医治的信心，多运动和外出旅游，她心里喜乐，慢慢病就好了。
开始她半信半疑，后来陪伴她就医近两个月。每周都到公园走走，还有几个女信徒轮流请客吃饭。
她过生日的时候，小组为她买上生日蛋糕，她感到基督的爱、信徒的关怀，感动地热泪盈眶。
此后，她气色越来越好，越来越喜悦，神的更深层医治临到她。
有一天，组长带着几个彼此信任的老信徒与她相聚。她分享内心几十年苦毒，怀疑丈夫在年轻时曾经背叛她。有一次她晚上加班，丈夫喜欢去跳舞，她想可能与哪个女人好上了，放在心里几十年。也不正面与丈夫沟通解开心锁，而是暗自揣测和忧伤。牧者为她当下做医治释放，和她说胸口痛不仅是新冠肺炎感染的后期症状，还因为几十年的不饶恕和内心煎熬。
于是，J跪下祷告，哭了。牧者带着我们一起为她代祷，求神赐予她去印证事实的勇气。鼓励她回家寻求一个恰当机会，和丈夫好好聊，解开这个误会。
在后面近两个月，她接受中医的调理，每周四我去陪伴她。后来她和丈夫沟通清楚了，原来是一场误会。后来，有一天突然下雨了，丈夫为她送伞，还楼上楼下为她划价和抓药，她发现丈夫那么在乎她，他们在一起和好如初。
11月初的一个周四，我陪着J看中医，拿药。她笑嘻嘻告诉我一个好消息，医生说她抑郁症、肺部感染和失眠康复了，可以停药了。
感谢救主施行医治的大能，解开来自撒旦的辖制和捆锁，带领她走过绝望的低谷。
现今，J来到教会聚会时，眼睛里都带着笑，脸色红润。走路身轻如燕一样，真是喜人。
注：本文为特约/自由撰稿人文章，作者系四川一名基督徒。
见证：患抑郁症的J姊妹被神医治释放
In early September 2023, during a sharing session after a Sunday service, I spoke about the story of a Christian woman, Z (pseudonym), in her seventies, who had been healed from diverse chronic illnesses, including cancer and mild depression.
I accompanied her for about three months, taking her to traditional Chinese medicine treatments while sharing the gospel and Christian perspectives on the concepts of life and death. I concluded that depression could be alleviated and gradually cured as long as four aspects were addressed: adjusting mindset through the Christian faith, medication support, nutrition and exercise, and the company of family and friends.
As I recounted the events around me, a sister in Christ named J, also in her seventies, had a faint glimmer in her eyes. Afterward, she approached me, inquiring about which Chinese medicine hospital could treat depression. She had been experiencing severe chest pain recently and was also suffering from mild depression. Despite taking Western medicine, she couldn't sleep well, and in moments of extreme pain and despair, she even left a farewell message for her husband along with the household savings.
Familiar with her, I noticed that her face was now dark and even somewhat somber. Her eyes were filled with red blood vessels, portraying a sense of confusion and fear.
Some Christian women quietly informed me that just looking into her eyes made them feel uneasy, and we agreed to regularly show concern and accompany her.
During a deep conversation, she poured out many bitter feelings toward me. After contracting COVID-19 in early 2023, she developed symptoms such as coughing and chest pain. Every morning, she woke up with a burning sensation in her chest, which eventually led to depression. She found it difficult to fall asleep at night, waking up around 2 a.m. Despite months of medication, there was no improvement.
I encouraged her and continued sharing the testimony of Z, who had multiple chronic illnesses, including depression. Through Chinese medicine, combined with confidence in divine healing, increased physical activity, and outings, she found joy in her heart, with her illnesses being gradually cured.
Though she initially was skeptical of God, I started accompanying her to medical appointments for nearly two months. We walked in the park every week, and a few Christian ladies took turns treating her to meals.
The small group bought her a birthday cake, and the love of Christ and the concern of her fellow believers brought her to tears.
Afterward, her complexion improved, and she became increasingly joyful as she received a deeper level of God's healing.
One day, the group leader, along with a few senior Christian women, gathered with her. She shared decades of bitterness, suspecting that her husband had betrayed her in his youth. One night, when she was working late, she suspected him of having an affair, as her husband liked to go dancing. Instead of openly communicating with her husband to unlock her heart, she silently speculated and suffered. The pastor prayed for her immediate healing and told her that the chest pain was not only a late symptom of the COVID-19 infection but also a result of decades of unforgiveness and inner turmoil.
As a result, she kneeled in prayer, crying. The pastor led us in praying for her, asking God to give her the courage to seek the truth. She was encouraged to find a suitable opportunity to converse with her husband to resolve the misunderstanding.
In the following two months, she underwent Chinese medicine treatment, and I accompanied her every Thursday. Eventually, she and her husband communicated clearly, realizing it was all a misunderstanding. One rainy day, her husband even brought her an umbrella and went upstairs and downstairs to pick up medicine for her. She discovered how much he cared for her, and they reconciled as if they were a newlywed couple.
In early November, on a Thursday, I accompanied J to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic to get her medication. She happily told me the good news that the doctor said her depression, lung infection, and insomnia had all recovered, and she could stop taking medication.
Thanks to the healing power of the Savior, her chains and bonds imposed by Satan were broken and she came out from the depths of despair.
Today, when J comes to church services, she always smiles with a rosy complexion. She walks lightly, a truly joyful sight.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Testimony: God Heals Christian From Depression
