Battling Depression

4 The ropes of death entangled me; floods of destruction swept over me.
5 The grave wrapped its ropes around me; death laid a trap in my path.
6 But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help.
He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears.

30 God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
31 For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock?
32 God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.
33 He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.
34 He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.
35 You have given me your shield of victory. 

Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.

- Psalm 18:30-35

Rope of death, floods of destruction, seems like David was battling with depression as modern day people like us do. When everything seems so dark in our lives there escape left but death to think about, where do we run to? Who do we cry for help? Most of us go to the Doctor, Psychologists or Counselors and yes they do help us but who is the one that changes everything in our lives? Who is that one person who gives life back to us when all we think about is death??? Only GOD, HE is the only Savior for every human being.

When we cry out to GOD, He never fails to hear us. Even when we think no one hears us. The Bible says, HE always hears. For HE is the only GOD who is able to strengthen us when we are weak. He makes are feet sure enabling us to stand when we are falling. He trains us to fight the daily battles in life and gives us the victory! Now who could ever help us fight with depression more than the One who has created us and is with us in every moment of our lives??? Are you battlind depression? Fight with the One who can give you the victory!

The Depth of Depression

7 Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens.
Don’t turn away from me, or I will die.
8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.
9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; I run to you to hide me.
10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

11 For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life.
Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.

- Psalm 143:7-11

Have you ever felt like David did? Depressed and stressed? There are days when we go through very tough times. How do we ever get through such hard times? David wrote about what he felt through a poem or psalm and always referred to GOD in all seasons of his life, whether good or bad, happy or sad. Not of all of us can write like David but we can all come to GOD just as David did, because even though David is King, GOD cares and listens to all of HIS creatures and created beings. When we are down in the dumps, suffering from depression, we can't just go to the clinic and take medications to deal with our sadness all the time, all the more we have to cling to GOD, in prayers, through HIS word, in our thoughts. Only GOD understands and knows every detail about our deepest fears, worries and sadness. Only GOD cares about what we feel or think. The best medication for depression and sadness is only our Creator.

When we pour our hearts to GOD, though we cannot see HIM, HE is there. That is why faith is needed when we come to GOD because we have to believe what our eyes can't see what only our hearts can feel. HE will make Himself known to us in HIS own special ways. HE waits for us to come to HIM, HE is a faithful and loving Father. Unlike human earthly fathers, GOD does not lost a blink of sleep, HE hears us all the time. When we cry out to HIM, immediately HE is there. When we can't utter words found in the depth of our hearts it helps to read GOD's word especially the Psalms of David because it expresses a  heart's deepest cries, without any mask or pretention. We understand that David had gone through what we went through and even worse. His depression was not biological or scientific, he had a nation to take care of and his enemies were found left and right. So don't you feel that you are ever alone. Many in this world are going the same thing like you. Find comfort in GOD, His word, and most of all in His love.