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Pastor Chris White says to all of you: HELLO MY FRIENDS. May the Lord bless you today.
HOLA MIS AMIGOS. Que el Señor los bendiga.
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 a loss of job, death of a loved one, divorce, or
psychological problems such as abuse or low self-esteem.
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, Bible study and application, support groups, fellowship
among believers, confession, forgiveness, and counseling. We must make the
conscious effort to not be absorbed in ourselves, but to turn our efforts
outward. Feelings of depression can often be solved when those suffering with
depression move the focus from themselves to Christ and others.
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 is able to 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).
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