Posted by Spriggy on April 8, 2005, at 11:50:48
In reply to Depression, posted by RobertaHugo on April 8, 2005, at 4:19:43
I wish I knew how to instantly make you feel better or had some magic words to tell you but I can tell you this, I know how you feel.
Depression is something you can't even describe into words but when someone else has been there too, you can just look at each other and say, " yes I know.."
Have you ever tried crying out to God during these moments? He's the only light I could possibly lead you to since He's the only thing that has carried me through my toughest,darkest times.
One of my favorite verses when I was (and still am there to a degree) in my darkest pit is in Isaiah 43:
" Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name, and you are mine. When you walk through the waters, I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you, when you walk through the fire, the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Isreal your Savior."
Those verses were my life line at a time when my depression was SOO deep I begged for death. I guess because I knew God promised that even when I went through deep waters, the rivers, and the fire, I would survive it.. somehow... becuase He was my Savior and my answer.
Even with His help, it is hard but I can't imagine walking this road without His light!
Keep holding on..
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