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Need Encouragement?
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Depression
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I suffer from extreme loneliness even though I am married and have wonderful children. My husband is great and I am on medication. I can't pinpoint one reason why I should feel this way. I love God. All my prayers don't seem to make a difference. Sometimes death seems like an only option for relief. I don't want to continue on this path and I am not sure anyone can help. I have tried all types of help and nothing. I go through life pretending I am fine so others don't feel so helpless. Many in my life wish they could change how I feel. I live each day with no hope for tomorrow.
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Abby 01/14/2011 14:46 |
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John T
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01/14/2011 18:27 |
Wow. Praying for and with you Abby. I've had some depression, ups and downs and am currently on something as well although I'm trying to reduce it a little. It touches different people differently though. I have really loved the stability and peace that I've found in listening to DAB as part of my daily routine!
Keep on keeping on Abby,
Blessings,
John
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Lisa Dieffenbach
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01/15/2011 18:52 |
Abby,
I started suffering depression when my children were very young. Bringing them up was so hard, because I had little or no joy. I found myself "going through the motions" for at least two years.
I can't tell you exactly when or why the cloud lifted, but praise God it did!!!! I had abuse issues as a child and it came to the surface as I saw my children mature to the age when I began to experience the abuse. It took and is still taking years to bring me out of all the pain that has been stuffed and anger and fear that had gripped my life in ways that I had no idea, until that day when the "lid came off" all that I had been hiding and covering for all of my life.
This is just my story. I don't know if it has any relation to yours, but I do know the dark hole that you are in. I cried out daily to God to release me and it wasn't until I became settled with just being where I was that the light began to come. The joy began to come. It wasn't anything I could force or change in myself. I acknowledge that it was God's timing. It was a long hard time, but there is joy now and I am so thankful.
Lord, I know you know Abby and all she is and all that she has experienced. I know that you have a plan and a purpose for her and that you are the author and finisher of her faith. I know you are not content with leaving her "sit" in this depression. I know that you will mold and make her more and more into your image as your word tells us. We continue to stand and believe in you and your sovereignty in Abby's life. Lord, have your way and bring forth life and a new joy for her. Touch those areas that have been allowed to come to the surface and show her how she needs to respond, whether it is to acknowledge pain of the past or ask forgiveness for trying to handle her pain on her own. Lord, bless her and her healing.
Sister, I look forward to rejoicing with you in heaven some day,
Blessings to you and your family,
Lisa
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Lisa Dieffenbach
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01/15/2011 19:39 |
I just remembered words that helped me through hard times. The words were "feelings are not reality". I held onto those words many times. Even when I didn't feel joy or even when i began to question, "why go on?", I was able to hear those words over and over and they began to take root in my being. Hang onto those words, dear sister. Feelings are not reality. We must walk by faith and "not by feeling".
Lisa
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Davidwayne Lackey
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01/15/2011 20:48 |
Amen Lisa! Praying in agreement for Abby.
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Abby
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01/17/2011 19:19 |
Thank you so much for your prayers. I know God will honor them. Just knowing there are others who understand my pain and do not judge me is healing. May God continue to use you in the lives of others.
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Tom B
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01/17/2011 20:01 |
Hi Abby,
I just wanted to let you know I have been praying for too. I have had many depression stories in my life. I think God is close by the depressed because God so wants to comfort those who are suffering. I pray that you will feel our gracious Lord close to you today and in the days to come.
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Sharilynbuckmaster
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01/19/2011 22:50 |
I went through a LOT of depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness. I learned to change the way I was thinking through The Word of God, and by God's grace. You can change what you are thinking, and let the Lord walk with you.
Today is a new day and behold old things are passed away.
We walk by faith and not by sight
Satan is a liar, you are not alone.
We stand in faith
God is with you
He will not forsake you
He is faithful
The Bible says to trust him
Put your faith in Him
You say: but, I feel alone
Sometimes we can not go by our feelings
We go by the truth from the Word of God
We have to bind the lie, in the name of Jesus
Replace the lie with the truth from the Word of God
Replace the thought that you are alone, with a true thought: I am blessed. I have a great husband and wonderful children.
God, You are with me.
All power and authority is given to the Lord Jesus Christ
We have victory through our Lord and Savior
You say: I don't feel victorious through Christ.
That does not matter. You don't have to feel it.
It is true, we have victory through the Lord Jesus Christ.
You stand in faith and believe the truth from the Word.
Believe the truth, say: I am not alone, and I reject this lie in Jesus name. Truth: God loves me.
Truth: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Truth: I have a great husband and wonderful children.
Truth: I am blessed
You have to be consistent: replace the negative, not true thought, with a true thought, from the Word. It will take time, but keep believing God, and gradually you will see progress. The Lord will set you free from this. He will bring healing and restoration to your soul. Just continue on in the faith.
It is a scientific fact that we are more likely to listen and believe our own voice before we would listen to someone else.
Now, what you need to do, is spend more time reading your
Bible, and speak truth over your life, in faith, out loud. I am praying for you.
If you would like to talk, email me at: smg4smile@gmail.com
Blessings.
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