I remember around my parents divorce at 13 years of age, feeling completely hopeless and empty. Everything that had been normal in my life turned upside down and inside out. I was eventually taken to a psychiatrist and prescribed medication for bi-polar. This is what I have found out on my journey with God.
One in 20 Americans suffer with depression and millions of Americans are on some type of anti-depressant. Also, 25% of Americans will deal with a major-depression episode at one time or another in life. Depression triggers stem from a stressful incident, hormonal changes, event changes, serious medical illnesses that sometimes are terminal, etc. These circumstances are real and happen to us throughout life. They are inevitable and we cannot hide from them.
Most Americans, yes Christians, Jews, Catholics, Athiests, Muslims are all running to the nearest clinic and asking the Dr. to write a script for a pill that will take away their sadness or sense of loss. I was reading in an article by Dr.Dworkin of Atlanta, Georgia that says, ” Doctors are medicating unhappiness. Too many people take drugs when really they need to making changes in their lives.” Coming from a doctor, that says a lot.
I wanted to touch on this subject because it’s very close to my heart and I feel a burden for people who suffer with depression and mental illnesses. I come in contact on a daily basis with people suffering from depression and people who are on a slew of medications that treat anxiety and or depression. I personally have come to find that God can cure all diseases and it is for everyone.
In Hebrews 4 we hear Paul’s heart from a dark and lonely prison cell as he speaks these words,” Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,let your requests be known to God; and the PEACE which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and MINDS in Christ Jesus.”
I believe that most lukewarm christians pray to God in need and want therefore when the storm and the winds blow they don’t know where to turn or how to escape. It’s by human nature we want to protect and guard ourselves from these feelings and emotions, but it is in fact a part of life.
Men in the bible such as Abraham, Jonah, Job, Elijah, King Saul, Jeremiah, and David all suffered bouts of depression. God uses the weak and humble so when they were at their weakest God got the most glory. The proud resist God. They were not too proud to admit their emotions and feelings of depair. Jesus came so we could have REST. Rest in mind, body and spirit.
Once I admitted my deep wounds, my sorrow, and my depair and poured it out before the Lord I had a high that no pill, no person, no job, no drink could ever give me. He came in and brought peace and restoration. Out of almost 7 years of being on different anti-depressents, being suicidal, and so-called “bi-polar”. I am here to tell you that no matter what dark place you’re in, God can not only bring peace of mind, but healing, restoration, and He can even give you a beautiful love story of His mercy and healing power! Pour it out and let Him fill you today. God bless you on your journey with Him!!
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