There are some who think we can bring in the kingdom of
heaven here on Earth by our own efforts.
Have they not been watching the T.V. news programmes? This world is in a mess and not improving one
bit. It will take the coming of Jesus in
all His power to sort things out. So pray for His coming to be soon instead of
making vain efforts to bring in the kingdom now. By all means help your neighbour and live a
kindly life where you are, but don’t expect to do what only the king of the
kingdom can do.
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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