6-52am!
This morning on Rise and Shine, I read this article on depression and immediately got a response. It’s just not easy being a grown up and not getting depressed. Here’s what I read….
Bruce Hennigan, M.D. has a few things he does when he feels he is getting depressed. Maybe you can learn from his experience…
” When I feel depression beginning to clamp its cold hands upon me, I do several things:
Above anything else, I make sure I’m still reading my Bible and praying. Depression often makes you want to do just the opposite, but:
You have the power, in Christ, to do what God wills.
Say no to your emotions and yes to communion with God during these times.
I thank God for loving me and bringing me through the bout of depression. This is important. Both of these first two actions go against what I feel. My depression makes me want to stay away from everyone — including God. And it also makes me feel as if no one could really love me — including God. But in reading the Bible, praying to God, and thanking God for his love, I am saying that:
God’s Word, not my present emotional outlook, is my authority.
In thanking God for bringing me through the depression, I am also exercising my faith in God and in his Word, precisely at the moment I don’t feel like doing it.
I try to keep from making any major decision. I’ve learned that life looks a great deal more bleak when I’m depressed. Therefore, any decision I make during this time is bound to be coloured by a false sense of what’s going on in my relationships, my business and my family.
Taking these steps actually may allow me to have greater faith than many who never experience depression. That’s because:
I thank God for taking care of me and loving me even when I can’t feel it or see it.”
Wise advice. You can read the whole article here: http://goo.gl/y0Qyi
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
God bless you loads!
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂