That line comes from an old chorus. God is still in control, no matter how terrible things are on this earth. If we have put our trust in Jesus to save us from god's wrath against sin then we have nothing to fear in this world. We should be afraid to displease God but be afraid of nothing else. But we do have to face our fears and this is not pleasant. But once we have fought through this initial fear we will know the peace of God that passes understanding. Remember one person with God is a majority. If we are His, God will not forget us. There may be all sorts of trials to go through but we will eventually arrive in heaven and all our troubles will melt away. Hang on to God and when you can no longer hang on to Him, He will hang on to you and bring you safely to Him
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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