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'For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.'

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

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I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him. I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I look to the south, but he is concealed. Job 23:8-9

In times of prolonged darkness, loneliness, pain and struggle, where is God? I mean, I know what the typical Christian answers are:
– He’s working behind the scenes to bring good out of my situation – Romans 8:28
– He’s up ahead of me, preparing my path – Psalms 23:3
– He’s teaching me an important lesson and as soon as I have learned, He’ll bring me through – Philippians 2:13
– He’s right there, I just need to be still and let Him fight for me – Exodus 14:14

I’ve actually posted about most of the above topics and meant what I said about them.

But right now, my home feels like a desert. I can’t see Him. I can’t hear Him. I can’t sense His presence. My heart is very restless, seeking, searching.

So, for all of us, I wanted to post some verses that remind us that God is here even when we can’t find evidence to support it. You may want to bookmark this post and come back to it when you need reassurance of where He is.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalms 34:18

In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. Jeremiah 29:12-13

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1

The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me. Psalms 138:8

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20

So to answer my question, “Where are You, God?”, He whispers, “right here, child…right here.”

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. Psalms 139:7-10

I had what I consider to be my first serious episo

I had what I consider to be my first serious episode of major depression in college. I was clinically diagnosed with major depressive disorder after a year of postpartum depression in 1993. So I’ve been living with this for a long time. And I’ve learned that although it can be debilitating, it is temporary and I will climb out of the pit in time thanks to the grace of God.

Sometimes…
-it’s just a slow sinking feeling like being in quicksand. But there’s nothing I can do to keep from being swallowed whole.
it is relatively mild and cycles through for several weeks.
-it is deep and draining to my core and lasts for months on end.
-there seems to be no reason for it, and sometimes an event, circumstance, or memory can usher in the darkness.

I’m speaking only for myself here.

My depression is…
-The overwhelming blanket of sadness over my entire body that makes it nearly impossible to see anything but darkness.
-The crushing heaviness on my chest that makes it nearly impossible to breathe.
-The unending fatigue and other physical symptoms that make it nearly impossible to rise out of bed each day.
-The isolation that comes because I don’t have the energy to pretend to be okay that makes it nearly impossible to stay connected to friends and community.
-The foggy brain and lack of focus that makes it nearly impossible to accomplish anything productive.
-The overpowering guilt for feeling this way even though things are much better for me than for many others, that makes it nearly impossible to approach friends for help.
-The monumental sense of unworthiness that makes it nearly impossible to approach the throne of God.

As a Christian, I know God is always with me even when I can’t sense His presence. I know He will forgive me for not feeling worthy to commune with Him.

And most importantly, I know what is nearly impossible alone, is possible with God.
If you are battling depression, I encourage you to get in touch with a biblical counselor or a minister at your church. You can also email me directly at j2grateful@gmail.com.

“In prayer it is better to have a heart without

“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” – John Bunyan

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Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23

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To be delighted means to be highly pleased, to take great pleasure in, to approve. Did you know God feels this way about us? He tells us so in the Bible. Here are a few ways He delights in us.

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Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? – Corrie ten Boom

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