I can remember the referendum for joining Europe when I was
still too young to vote. My parents were
strongly convinced that we should stay out and their reasons were based on a
belief that the European Union was somehow re-creating the Roman Empire and was
a sign of “the last days.” The Union has now become bigger than the old Roman
Empire. I am learning not to be
frightened of World events but to see them as exciting signs that Jesus will
soon come again. My father lived in the
light of that exciting event and I think it is important to live with a certain
amount of that excitement, but we do have to continue to live our lives in an
orderly and confident manner as many have waited and passed to glory not seeing
that time. As Cromwell said, “Trust in
God and keep your powder dry.” We must plan for the future whilst still
catching the vision of the glorious return of our Saviour.
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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