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The Psalmist said,Why are you cast down,O my soul? I will hope in God!'
Thoughts on overcoming depression
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“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT
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Romans 8:17 "Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory."
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Faith in God our father.
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Depression is possibly one of the worst illnesses because it affects both body and mind. I remember a time years ago when I was affected by it. I spent hours every day sitting in one place, staring at a blank wall not wanting to move anywhere or do anything. Not wanting to eat, not wanting to talk.
There are some very good medicines available to help relieve the symptoms of depression and every good therapist will recommend some form of counselling.
Talking is one of the best forms of medicine. A burden shared is a burden halved. That is one of the beautiful things about Christian fellowship. Someone who will walk the road with you. Someone who will help carry the load. Someone who will listen without passing judgement, because they accept and love you for who you are.
Exercise is a good thing. It releases endorphins which make you feel good. It also helps you feel like you've achieved something which positively reinforces the way you feel about yourself. Even a short walk can break up the monotony of the day. Eating well gives you the nutrients and energy your body needs.
Being depressed never makes anyone a failure. No-one is ever promised that life would be easy and we are all human beings who experience emotions. Sometimes our previous experiences of feeling depressed can help us to better understand people who go through similar situations to ourselves. It helps us as people to become more loving, more accepting, and helps us cherish and respect humanity with its frailty as well as its strengths.
And perhaps the most important of all is to live simply, not having over-expectations about the things we want, but cherishing with gratitude the things we already have. As Christians, we have a lot of things to be grateful for. Peace with God through Christ, his presence abiding with us at all times, his Holy Spirit to comfort us and help us through all our difficulties.
There are some very good medicines available to help relieve the symptoms of depression and every good therapist will recommend some form of counselling.
Talking is one of the best forms of medicine. A burden shared is a burden halved. That is one of the beautiful things about Christian fellowship. Someone who will walk the road with you. Someone who will help carry the load. Someone who will listen without passing judgement, because they accept and love you for who you are.
Exercise is a good thing. It releases endorphins which make you feel good. It also helps you feel like you've achieved something which positively reinforces the way you feel about yourself. Even a short walk can break up the monotony of the day. Eating well gives you the nutrients and energy your body needs.
Being depressed never makes anyone a failure. No-one is ever promised that life would be easy and we are all human beings who experience emotions. Sometimes our previous experiences of feeling depressed can help us to better understand people who go through similar situations to ourselves. It helps us as people to become more loving, more accepting, and helps us cherish and respect humanity with its frailty as well as its strengths.
And perhaps the most important of all is to live simply, not having over-expectations about the things we want, but cherishing with gratitude the things we already have. As Christians, we have a lot of things to be grateful for. Peace with God through Christ, his presence abiding with us at all times, his Holy Spirit to comfort us and help us through all our difficulties.
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I've been there too,
in the darkness,
unable to climb out,
all the time wanting to die.
How did I recover?
It took a long time, eventually knowing Christ was the answer, I had to live for him. I had a family to look after and pray for.
Thank you Lord, you are looking after my son,
I live for you.
in the darkness,
unable to climb out,
all the time wanting to die.
How did I recover?
It took a long time, eventually knowing Christ was the answer, I had to live for him. I had a family to look after and pray for.
Thank you Lord, you are looking after my son,
I live for you.
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I thank God for musicalpilgrim, and for all of you. Your words have been a tremendous source of encouragement and strength to me. With all the joys and challenges in my day to day life, it is always great having fellowship with you all. You are brothers and sisters who have a very genuine care and concern for others, and a spiritual maturity which reflects the love of Christ. May God bless you all very abundantly!
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The prophet Elijah knew great success and it was after such
succeess on the Lord that he suffered depression and day under a tree,tired and hungry,dejected and discouraged. He prayed that he would die. That prayer was not in line with the will of God and He did not answer it,but encouraged the prophet to rest and eat and the depression lifted. Clinical depression may require medication but much depression is caused by physical and emotional needs that can be relieved by T L C (tender,loving care)
succeess on the Lord that he suffered depression and day under a tree,tired and hungry,dejected and discouraged. He prayed that he would die. That prayer was not in line with the will of God and He did not answer it,but encouraged the prophet to rest and eat and the depression lifted. Clinical depression may require medication but much depression is caused by physical and emotional needs that can be relieved by T L C (tender,loving care)
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David,God's annointed one,had Saul and his army constantly hounding him,seeking to kill him. If anyone was depressed he surely was,but he chose to encourage himself in God and we need to do that constantly. Our steadfast hope is in God our health and salvation,our medicine and health.
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