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Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14
New International Version (NIV)
There seem to be many depressed people these days. No small wonder when we consider the condition of the disintegrating family unit and the alienation felt by many people in our society. Job loss, fear, loneliness, and financial pressures are just a few of the situations that burden many and lead them to become depressed.
Depressed people may turn to psychiatry, support groups, self-help programs, or New Age philosophies to help lift them out of the slumps they have fallen into. They may look for the quick fix solutions to be found in drugs--prescription or otherwise. Many try to lift themselves out of the depths with sex, partying, fast thrills, spendthrift shopping, exotic adventures, or a myriad of entertainment offerings. These attempts to heal the depressed state may help for the short-term, but soon the depressed state returns. Depression is deep within and is not eradicated until it is attacked at the very root of the matter.
God doesn't mean for us to be depressed. Depression is an unnatural state that is not a product of goodness. Sin can lead to depression. A lack of faith can steal away our joy. Look to the source of life--the One who created us. Be patient. Pray. Meditate. Depression will be gone if you let God take it from you. Accept the joy because that's what God wants for you.
Depressed people may turn to psychiatry, support groups, self-help programs, or New Age philosophies to help lift them out of the slumps they have fallen into. They may look for the quick fix solutions to be found in drugs--prescription or otherwise. Many try to lift themselves out of the depths with sex, partying, fast thrills, spendthrift shopping, exotic adventures, or a myriad of entertainment offerings. These attempts to heal the depressed state may help for the short-term, but soon the depressed state returns. Depression is deep within and is not eradicated until it is attacked at the very root of the matter.
God doesn't mean for us to be depressed. Depression is an unnatural state that is not a product of goodness. Sin can lead to depression. A lack of faith can steal away our joy. Look to the source of life--the One who created us. Be patient. Pray. Meditate. Depression will be gone if you let God take it from you. Accept the joy because that's what God wants for you.
1 Peter 5:7
New International Version (NIV)
I can relate to depression, drugs are not my scene, but I do read and listen to cds on the self help recovery which I find is benificial. I know the cause and have tried every way imaginable to put right any wrongs( though I don't know the reasons) but it has stayed at deadlock. Good subject.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Hi Arlee,
ReplyDeleteVery timely one,
Thanks for the share.
FEAR NOT I AM WITH THEE....
LET HIS WORD ENCOURAGE US.
Best Regards
Phil