If you are down, I hope this well help you.
I am not doing this for you only. I'm doing it for myself.
Yes, I have learned what it is to be so low that I don't know how I'll get through.
My hope is still in God though, and I must endure no matter how dark things seem or how awful I may feel.
Medicine and those who care can be helpful, but it can't take the place of remembering the greatest Source of my help.
Things the Bible encourages us to meditate on:
The Law of the Lord • His precepts (Psalm 119:15)
Whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good report, if there be any excellence and anything worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8)
His works & mighty deeds
His lovingkindness
God Himself (Psalm 63:6) - Thinking on His attributes is a good plan.
This is not an exhaustive list.
Please comment with any other Biblical things that we can dwell on as believers.
Remember you are not alone.
David wrote many Psalms reminding himself and us to hope in God.
Those are inspired words.
Many well-known Christians have suffered low points or depression.
God is a God of all comfort and compassion.
He won't cast His children out.
We can't just wallow thinking about ourselves all of the time.
We need to redirect our thinking over and over!
Don't give up!
Sometimes little things can bring small joys, and God can still use us.
Heaven will be brighter, but God has a purpose for us down here too.
I am not doing this for you only. I'm doing it for myself.
Yes, I have learned what it is to be so low that I don't know how I'll get through.
My hope is still in God though, and I must endure no matter how dark things seem or how awful I may feel.
Medicine and those who care can be helpful, but it can't take the place of remembering the greatest Source of my help.
Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation! Psalm 27:9 NASB
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:8 NASB
Things the Bible encourages us to meditate on:
The Law of the Lord • His precepts (Psalm 119:15)
Thy word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against Thee. Psalm 119:11 NASB
Whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good report, if there be any excellence and anything worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8)
His works & mighty deeds
His lovingkindness
God Himself (Psalm 63:6) - Thinking on His attributes is a good plan.
This is not an exhaustive list.
Please comment with any other Biblical things that we can dwell on as believers.
Remember you are not alone.
David wrote many Psalms reminding himself and us to hope in God.
Those are inspired words.
Many well-known Christians have suffered low points or depression.
God is a God of all comfort and compassion.
He won't cast His children out.
We can't just wallow thinking about ourselves all of the time.
We need to redirect our thinking over and over!
Don't give up!
Sometimes little things can bring small joys, and God can still use us.
Heaven will be brighter, but God has a purpose for us down here too.
