I Believed I Wasn’t Worthy - episode 257
It started with a car accident or rather that was the trigger for a downward spiral where depression, anxiety and suicide attempts came to visit. They stayed for quite a while. After believing she wasn’t worthy, Maria Morgan was eventually able to make her way back to joy, with time and hope. It took a deepened faith, her husband living out his vows, the love of friends and family, along with the power of prayer, to make the difference. Therapy and medication were also a part of the healing equation. She learned that the suppressed damage from childhood, and the lies she was telling herself, were not at all true. There was great freedom in breaking those chains. Maria is our guest this week for Let’s Talk about Mental Health.
You can find Maria at mariaimorgan.com.
Joyful. Hopeful. Encourager.
— Maria Morgan
Learning to Live in Open-Handed Surrender
Thoughts from I Believed I Wasn’t Worthy
After Maria and I finished the bulk of our conversation, she brought up a few great points about the advice she would give someone experiencing mental difficulties. I was typing up everything she was saying as quickly as I could. It was a lot of very helpful info that I thought needed to get out there so I asked her to do a guest blog. She readily agreed. (She has a book out this summer, Hope Ignited: Set Free from the Grip of Anxiety and Depression.) The following are the words of Maria I. Morgan.
Suicide survivor. Two words I never thought would become part of my story. But a two and a half year battle with anxiety and depression led to psychosis and two suicide attempts. At rock bottom, I found myself suffocating in a pit littered with guilt and shame. How could a Christ-follower find herself here?
But God! Through the relentless love and wisdom of my husband, a faithful group of fasting, praying friends, and a compassionate, merciful Heavenly Father—He took what the enemy meant for evil, and redeemed my story.
You may be in a dark spot like I was. But I want you to know—you are NOT alone. Don’t lose hope. Even great men of God like the prophet Elijah and King David faced periods of deep emotional struggle.
God designed us in a beautifully intricate way—body, soul and spirit. And He has given us the tools to begin moving forward.
From a physical standpoint, have blood work done to establish a baseline. Hormones and vitamin deficiencies can cause serious issues. Make healthy choices at mealtimes, schedule exercise into your day, and prioritize sleep.
Our mind is the battlefield, and our thoughts and feelings are not always reliable. Start by comparing your thoughts with Scripture—are they aligned with what is true? Identify any lies, and replace them with the truth found in God’s Word. Confide in trusted friends or family members about your struggles, allowing them to provide support and accountability.
Cultivate a healthy spirit by remembering your Heavenly Father loves you deeply and desires a meaningful connection with you through His Word and prayer. Share your fears openly with Him—He invites you to approach His throne of grace with confidence (Hebrews 4:16). Stay engaged with other believers, allowing them to offer wisdom, encouragement, and perspective as they speak into your life.
Healing is a journey. By addressing your struggles holistically and using the tools outlined above, you can experience progress one step at a time.
Ever since the Lord set me free from the grip of anxiety and depression, He has continued to teach me to live in open-handed surrender. He has ignited a passion within me to support women struggling with anxiety, depression, and negative or suicidal thoughts. If you’re that woman, my desire is to help you overcome your challenges, so you can experience freedom, joy and purpose in who God created you to be.
I am extraordinarily grateful to each guest who was a part of Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Like me, I hope you are able to be a part of removing the stigma of mental illness and showing more understanding and compassion to those who need it. You may need the help yourself one day, and if not, you will be able to extend the grace so desperately needed to those who suffer. Be the support you’d want to have.
