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Perseverance in Middle of Pain

Ever experienced depression? According to the Psychiatry.org link: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression this state can affect 1 in 15 adults and it is most common in women.

**Disclaimer: I am not a physician and this blog is not to give any medical and/or depression-medical advise. It is all purely based on personal experience and my own battle and testimony of how I battled my depression.

My dear debs,

Jesus warned us about trouble and He said affliction will come to all of us (John 16:33)... regardless of how much status , accomplishments, friends, influence and possessions we are able to acquire.
If you have experienced or currently find yourself in the season of life where you feel in a deep sense of pain, where as a friend of mine once described with tears in her eyes, "placing one foot in front of the other in itself is a struggle", -allow me to say you are not alone.
During this inner battle it is refreshingly beneficial to focus on the phrase, "If there is life then we have hope", every single morning the mercy and kindness of the Lord is new (Lamentations 3:22-23) and everyday is a new chance to experience a sense of happiness, hope and love.
During these phases God will sometimes seem silent, distant and maybe even indifferent to our troubles. Some days will be better than others. However, it is in that difficult season when God becomes REAL and as present and near as a warm touch to our skin (Psalm 34:18). As you decide to cling on to God remind yourself everyday of His promises. Some tools that helped me and continue to help me are:
  • My worship-music Pandora Station - I fall asleep listening to the music that reminds me how good God is and there is freedom singing myself to sleep about His love, mercy and grace. 
  • YouTube worship videos and videos of some of my favorite preachers - Taking notes when watching preaching messages help me meditate on the powerful word of God (Joshua 1:8)
  • Prayer time after having personal worship in the privacy of my bedroom. The apostle Paul encourages us to pray in whatever situation is bringing anxiety and affliction to our hearts (Philippians 4:6)
  • Jars of Hope - A mason jar with either bible verses or accounts of times God has made himself present in my life. Some people share writing a list of things they are thankful for at the end of the day.
Most importantly, a congregation. A church where other women of faith can ENCOURAGE you. Join a bible study group. Social media has become a huge tool for fellowship and bible studies can be done online. In this same token, please do not replace congregating with fellowshipping online. The word of God is clear as far as instructing us to congregate

Taking a walk of faith is not a promise of a trouble free life. Walking by faith and accepting Jesus as your Lord and CEO of your life means you now don't have to face affliction, depression, heart break and disappointment without the promise for better future (Jeremiah 29:11) Please know that Jesus LOVES YOU! We may not see Him and maybe we cannot touch Him, but PLEASE do not doubt that on your darkest moments He is there- holding you, loving you and more than willing to heal your emotional and spiritual needs. Not knocking down medical resources because medicine, science and knowledge all come from our Heavenly Father. However, Jesus is the doctor of doctors and He waits for you with open arms... DARE HIM to show His power and love today!



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