Are you in deep sorrow because a loved one is terminally ill? Then this will be a very difficult time for you, but you need to realize that we are all terminally ill. From the moment we are conceived we are on a journey towards death. However our fate is not in the hands of the doctors and medical staff. Although we appreciate their knowledge and care, ultimately we are in God's hands alone. We are fearfully and wonderfully made and only God knows all the intricacies of our bodies. If the total number of things about our bodies was three billion the doctors know about 150 of those things, but God knows them all. Jesus the good shepherd has us in His care. He died for the sheep and if He has called us and we are His He will keep us in His care. He is the only one who can decide when we leave this life and go to Him. Paul spoke about wanting to leave this life and be with Christ which is far better, but he also wanted to stay in this life because he felt he was needed to help his fellow believers. Many terminally ill people go on to live far longer than the doctors have predicted. Our time is in God's hands. Pour out your heart to God for your loved one and trust Him for the result. For those who trust in Jesus a glorious future spreads out before them to at last be in the glorious presence of their Lord. Surely you do not want to hold them back from that.
There are two main types of depression, reactive, which is a reaction to your circumstances and endogenous, which is a part of your makeup and not entirely affected by your circumstances. I get the second type. When I am depressed I like to sleep a lot, this is probably not a good thing as depression can lift if you do not have extra sleep. It is all very well knowing that , but acting upon it is another thing. Exercise is also beneficial. Some sorts of depression can be lifted by taking these measures, but some people need medication. You need to get to know your doctor and develope a relationship with him/her where you feel you can trust their judgement. Do look for help as there are lots of possibilities out there. It is not good to spend long stretches of time on your own. Talking with other people will often help lift your spirits, especially if they are people who have gone through this experience themselves. Maybe you need to join a self help group. Avoid people who tell...
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