Depression and anxiety are real. But that doesn’t mean that God has left us defenseless against them. Over the twenty or so years that I have struggled with these illnesses, the Lord has enabled me to rely on Scripture to stand firm in my daily struggles. This does not mean I have always succeeded – many times I have allowed the whirlwind of mental illness … Continue reading 10 Bible Verses to Combat Depression and Anxiety
Floating along in a sea of people, I feel all alone; For though there are many faces, By them I’m not known. I smile, and speak, and gesture – But nobody cares. They gaze in my direction But it’s just a blank stare. This time of year is supposed to be Merry and bright… But all I can feel is an ache That won’t pass … Continue reading He is Always There
I’ve been falling back into the mud and mire of depression. There are numerous reasons for this. The struggle with insomnia has left me extremely tired. The hormone medicine I was taking to assist in achieving pregnancy affected me poorly, leaving me feeling anxious, irritable, and overwhelmed. And I’ve been experiencing loneliness for some time now. I try to pull myself up out of the … Continue reading When Joy Seems Elusive
