It is my prayer that all of us will feel comfortable to discuss our struggles with depression and/or anxiety with each other. Remember, you are not alone – and you’re not a “weak Christian” if this is an issue for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (Amplified Bible)
Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.
Don’t you love 1 Peter 5:7 in the Amplified? Say this verse out loud using “me” in place of “you”:
God cares for me affectionately, and cares about me watchfully.
Share a goal, a struggle or leave a comment to build up someone else as we seek to cast all of our cares, once and for all, on Him. You can use a pseudonym (fake name) if you want.
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Thank you, Racial. I agree, totally.
However, as one who struggled with depression, easier said than done when you’re in the middle of the struggle.
But I was able to do some of your eight steps when I found a good accountability partner. One who never made me feel bad when I didn’t do it but allowed me to share a goal I hoped to accomplish. Such as, “Joan, I’m going to try to take a shower. I’ll let you know when I get it done.”
Just knowing Joan was pulling for me to get even the smallest task done, gave me the boost I needed.
Thanks, again, Racial. And drop by again!
I know right now because of all I have been through in my life, especially the last 30 years, I stay depressed and anxious. I pray now. I try to pray every day but, it consumes me some days. I’m constantly terrified I’m going to lose everything again. I cry every day and yet I still do all I can to take care of me and my son. I feel like I’m failing God because I want to trust that everything is going to be ok but, I have trust issues because of all I have been through. And that’s absolutely not God’s fault. I’m trying to get out of this. I’m going to therapy but, I stay depressed and anxious. I feel like because of this I am failing God.
Wow, Shannon. I am so sorry. I totally get it because I spent years feeling the same way. Let me assure you, God loves you and understands.
Please stay in touch. Let me know how you’re doing. Perhaps we can talk over the phone, pray together, cry together – whatever you need.