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I've been suffering from depression for the last few years, and lately it's making me absolutely miserable! I don't have God's prescence, peace, or joy in my life anymore, and it's a horrible, horrible feeling. I have no interest in doing anything anymore, housework has become nearly impossible, and seriously overwhelming, everything has become this huge, overwhelming mess, I don't even know where to start. I don't have the desire, or energy to do even the most basic things, and I"m tired of living this way, I don't tell God that I can't live this way, cuz everyday I wake up and I live the same miserable day, day after day after day, but I pray, and plead that he won't let me wake up tommorow feeling this way, and of course everyday is the same. I don't question God in this, I figure it's me, I just don't have any hope anymore that there will be an end to this seemingly eternal darkness. help! thanx for letting me vent.
mcfrissa

Hi mcfrissa....did you know that God's mercy is new each morning? It is through knowing this that we can start out each day as a new and refreshing day...decide to make something different in your day today...how about sitting outside on the porch and look around and see if you can find something that God has created for us...and then find the joy within His creation. Small steps of seeking joy in the Lord will bring about a change where you will be able to find joy in all things.



luv ya

Worship and praise is key to getting out of depression. Put on your garments of praise sis.



Love you!

Try starting a prayer book, and each day write your feelings out. It is a positive way to realize depression. Then get you some positive good gospel music and just listen. Connect your spirit with God's so that he can fill you up again and put back the joy that was once in your heart. What helps me when I'm feeling depress and I feel like nobody cares for me and I'm alone. I put on some music and talk to God and he eventually gives me something that makes me laugh or smile. You have to let God make you happy because we are not of the world and therefore I realize that the world can't make you happy. Only God because when you find God then you find yourself in him, and you find hope, and love, those fruit of the spirit that gives you a boost of energy. Let God be your energy drink to lift your mind from sadness. Give it all to God because in God everything around you seems little. I know because I'm living it right now, plus speaking words of encouragement helps me to see my own deliverance in Jesus.

Hi,
Keep on looking to god.he sees and hears you all the time.trusting him is thekey.I admit though that I struggle to do just this, so really know how you feel.