DEVOTION - MON. 20TH OCTOBER: FREEDOM FROM MOOD SWINGS AND MENTAL BATTLES IN RELATIONSHIPS

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October: Our Month of Freedom & Dominion

Anchor Scriptures for the Month (NKJV)

“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His Love.”Colossians 1:13

“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”John 8:36


Sunday, October 19

FREEDOM FROM MOOD SWINGS AND MENTAL BATTLES IN RELATIONSHIPS

Scripture Readings

Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Colossians 3:13–14 (NKJV)“…forgiving one another… even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.”

Romans 8:6 (NKJV)“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”


Reflection — Emotional Stability Is Spiritual Warfare

Many relationships don’t break because of betrayal or infidelity — they break in silence through mood swings, emotional coldness, withdrawal, harsh tones, and unresolved mental battles.

A home can be prayerful yet emotionally toxic. A couple can love each other yet remain emotionally distant. Words are not the only communication — silence, sighs, avoidance, and attitude also speak.

The enemy often doesn’t need a major sin to ruin a relationship — he simply uses unchecked emotions, fatigue, stress, or unspoken assumptions.

That is why emotional health is not just psychological — it is spiritual.

  • Good sleep can be warfare.
  • Rest can be deliverance.
  • Speaking in tongues often can reset your mind.
  • Asking for space without hostility is maturity.
  • Explaining your feelings before anger builds up is wisdom.

To walk in freedom and dominion, you must guard your mind — because mood swings unmanaged become character, and silent battles become loud separation.

Let the peace of God rule your emotions, not your hormones, stress, or ego. Let forgiveness flow before tension builds. Let love be louder than your feelings.


Prayer

Father, I receive Your peace over my emotions. Deliver me from every spirit behind mood swings, irritability, depression, or silent anger. Heal every hidden frustration affecting my communication. Fill my heart with patience, tenderness, and understanding. Rule my mind with Your peace and teach me to respond with love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.


Declaration

  • My emotions are under the control of the Spirit, not my feelings.
  • I reject mood swings, anger, and emotional instability.
  • My relationship will not be ruled by silence, suspicion, or ego.
  • I walk in peace, patience, understanding, and wisdom.

Spirit Challenge

Today, take one practical step toward emotional healing:

  • Rest if you’re tired.
  • Speak instead of withdrawing.
  • Pray in the Spirit until your mind is calm.
  • Say “I’m not okay right now, but I love you.”

Emotional honesty is not weakness — it is strength under control.


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