Depression

[walkin2e]

Have you ever been depressed? Don't feel alone. Many of God's choicest saints have suffered from this, including Elijah and John the Baptist. As I thought on this, the Lord inspired me to write this poem.

Depression

Depression affects the great and the small
It sets in when your back is against a wall
Some call it melancholy by another name
Whatever its' title the feeling is the same

Elijah was depressed and hid in a cave
Jezebel wanted him lying cold in a grave
Then the Lord spoke in a still small voice
Depression fled and caused Elijah to rejoice

John the Baptist languished in an old jail
No one cared enough to make his bail
He was depressed about his impending fate
He was to be beheaded on a certain date

Then a word from Jesus came as good news
He told him he was Christ the King of the Jews
That the blind receive their sight and the lame walk
That the dead are raised, the deaf hear, the dumb talk

Only Jesus Christ can do such mighty deeds
He feeds the sparrows and tends to their needs
So when depression comes and you're feeling blue
Remember that Jesus loves and cares about you

2006 Irvin L. Rozier aka walkin2e

"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning"

 

[JPPT1974]

I know what it's like to suffer depression
Still do and always will
But I am on medication as well as seeking
Guidance counseling!

 

[bfly]

Have you ever been depressed? Don't feel alone. Many of God's choicest saints have suffered from this, including Elijah and John the Baptist. As I thought on this, the Lord inspired me to write this poem.

Depression

Depression affects the great and the small
It sets in when your back is against a wall
Some call it melancholy by another name
Whatever its' title the feeling is the same

Elijah was depressed and hid in a cave
Jezebel wanted him lying cold in a grave
Then the Lord spoke in a still small voice
Depression fled and caused Elijah to rejoice

John the Baptist languished in an old jail
No one cared enough to make his bail
He was depressed about his impending fate
He was to be beheaded on a certain date

Then a word from Jesus came as good news
He told him he was Christ the King of the Jews
That the blind receive their sight and the lame walk
That the dead are raised, the deaf hear, the dumb talk

Only Jesus Christ can do such mighty deeds
He feeds the sparrows and tends to their needs
So when depression comes and you're feeling blue
Remember that Jesus loves and cares about you

2006 Irvin L. Rozier aka walkin2e

"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning"

Thank you, that is a beautiful poem. If only the world could read it and believe.

 

[Ivy]

I liked that poem! I've been having a(nother) little bout of depression the last 2 weeks, and it's encouraging that some of the Bible greats would know just what I'm dealing with!

 

[EarthMomma]

It is a beautiful poem, thanks.

Thank you, that is a beautiful poem. If only the world could read it and believe.

The world will believe it when they see us live it.

Love and joy,
EarthMomma

 

[jess91877]

beautiful poem..thank you!

 

[missbluesmartie]

thanks for posting this walkin2e

 

[paulnoel]

This is a really engourging and uplifting post, so many people who read this will be blessed by it, including me.

 

[JPPT1974]

I know what it's like to be depressed
And glad that we can uplift you
God bless you Paul!