I find the words of the devo encouraging to know, that our thoughts of depression are not sinful. My actions are the concern, they can become sinful. Have you ever heard of the "kick the cat" syndrome? That is when a person is feeling depressed about something and comes home and "kicks the cat". The cat didn't do anything... just happened to come and rub against the leg of the depressed person. How I respond or act when I am depressed the the big deal. I know when I am feeling depressed it rarely has anything to do with my wife... but if I am not careful I will take it out on her. So, I will tell her what is happening and I am not upset with her. This has been helpful for me and our relationship. Also, reading God's Word and listening to worship music is valuable for me.
How do you handle depressive times?
God bless you,
PJ
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I struggle with depression and this falls right in line with discouragement. When I let the things of this world take control of my thought pattern and I start comparing myself with others, it is very easy to fall into depression. A good lesson is to not make choices that lead to comparing myself with others. Do what God wants me to do as best I can do it and leave the results to Him. His ways are so far beyong my understanding. By trusting in Him and praising Him, I can avoid the trap of depression. Everything around me tells me I am not good enough, but God's Word tells me otherwise. When I spend time with Him and in the Word, I know I am His no matter what this old World says.
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