Stealing My Joy

[Bumble Bee]

The last year has been so tumultuous for my family and me. We have had many ups, including my marriage, pregnancy, and the birth of my son. We have also had many downs, including the loss of a grandmother on each side of our family and a bombshell of a family secret that was dropped on me.

I was diagnosed in October with post partum depression. It is unlike anything I have ever experience before. Nothing, nothing made me happy other than my husband and son. I did not want to be anywhere or do anything without them. It's getting better now, and I am finding joy in other areas.

I have been going through a devotional plan on the YouVersion Bible app that is called "21 Days to Beat Depression." I quickly realized that I have a tendency to allow my joy to be stolen. The devil has no power to steal joy, and yet I hand over that power any time something negative happens. I have realized that I need to make a conscious effort to focus on the positives in life. I need to remember that God has given me His joy. He has blessed our family beyond measure. Depression is still a struggle, but nothing can steal the joy that is given by the Lord my God.

 

[Jeshu]

So true what you say. Depression can rob us of our treasures big time the very things we need to survive depression are robbed by the negativity we give in to. This is why i place God's promises so high on the list of things that can protect us from falling for the negativity of depression.

As a matter of fact with God depression can become an unique personal relationship experience with the Lord. Him getting you through the darkness. It has been often He done this for me in my struggle with depression, where even in my worst depressive state i could drink from His living waters and the years of isolation and loneliness simply fell away never again to return when i am in that place.

Blessings