ASK FOR, HELP!!!

 FIRST AND FOREMOST, HAVE A LITTLE TALK WITH, JESUS!!!.

( Secondly, God has His loving caring, and listening sons and daughters here to help any during this time of your life and need, please reach out! )

Depression is a widespread condition, affecting millions of people, Christians and non-Christians alike. Those suffering from depression can experience intense feelings of sadness, anger, hopelessness, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. They may begin to feel useless and even suicidal, losing interest in things and people that they once enjoyed.

Depression is often triggered by life circumstances, such as the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, divorce, or psychological problems such as abuse or low self-esteem, Non-caring and non-helping Church leaders, and hard-hearted and cold family members and spiritual family. The Bible tells us to be filled with joy and praise ( Philippians 4:4; ) ( Romans 15:11 ), so God apparently intends for us all to live joyful lives.

This is not easy for someone suffering from situational depression, but it can be remedied through God's gifts of prayer, a Loving and caring hands-on approach, Scripture memorization, support groups, fellowship among believers, confession, forgiveness, intentional gratitude, and counseling.

Things like taking some time out of one's busy life and exercising with your spiritual family, time outdoors, good sleep habits, and healthy nutrition are also very important in battling feelings of depression. Too, serving others can help us turn our attention to Christ and the good things God is doing in the world. We must make a conscious effort to not be absorbed in ourselves but to turn our efforts outward. Feelings of depression can often be solved when those suffering from depression move the focus from themselves to Christ and others. We are losing too many people of color in our communities because of depression and self-harm,

Clinical depression is a physical condition that must be diagnosed by a physician. It may not be caused by unfortunate life circumstances, nor can the symptoms be alleviated by one’s own will. Contrary to what some in the Christian community believe, clinical depression is not always caused by sin. Depression can sometimes be caused by a physical disorder that needs to be treated with medication and/or counseling. Of course, God can cure any disease or disorder. However, in some cases, seeing a doctor for depression is no different than seeing a doctor for an injury.

There are some things that those who suffer from depression can do to alleviate their anxiety. They should make sure that they are staying in the Word, even when they do not feel like it. Emotions can lead us astray, but God’s Word stands firm and unchanging. We must maintain strong faith in God and hold even more tightly to Him when we undergo trials and temptations.

The Bible tells us that God will never allow temptations into our lives that are too much for us to handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). Although being depressed is not a sin, one is still accountable for the response to the affliction, including getting the professional help that is needed. “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name” (Hebrews 13:15) and also today, right now let us start loving and caring and supporting one another not only with all of our spiritual inspiritualnal and biblical sharing but with our faith and love in action. Amen. I don't know everything, and I will do everything I can do to help, But I serve and worship The One who Knows and will meet All and every one of your needs, His Name is Jesus Christ and He is available 24/7, just call His Name.

Shared By, Apostle James R, Winfree Sr.