Depression
40, 3, 8, 1 - Hal Lindsey wrote, “Man can live about forty days without
food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air...but
only for one second without hope.” There are many people today that battle
depression, some will survive and others won't. I know personally what it
is like to struggle to make it through the day. Stephen Fry wrote, " If you
know someone who's depressed, please resolve never to ask them why.
Depression isn't a straightforward response to a bad situation; depression
just is, like the weather. Try to understand the blackness, lethargy,
hopelessness, and loneliness they are going through. Be there for them when
they come through the other side. It's hard to be a friend to someone who's
depressed, but it is one of the kindest, noblest, and best things you will
ever do." The verse that comes to mind that encourages me and I share with
others to encourage them is written in *Psalms 23:4 Yes, though I walk
through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or
dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff
[to guide], they comfort me.* If you are suffering with depression, know
that, YOU are NOT alone. Jesus loves you and I love you too! Please let me
know if I can pray for you in any way. My love be with you all in Christ
Jesus.
Blessings, Douglas
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