When we say those words, a part of what is called the Lord's prayer, we don't always realize how important they are and what power they have to free us from anxiety. God 's will is inevitably unfolding in front of our very eyes. He is in control and all things will be for His glory. Once we acknowledge that God is all powerful we realize we have nothing to fear. if we are His children. God is at work in our lives and we just need to say,"You know what is best for me Lord, even when the difficult days come. You know best." As we go through those difficult days we grow stronger in trusting Him. When we trust Him He can use us to do His will. When we trust Him fully, we will go to the ends of the Earth for Him, if He wills. Or we will stay at home if He wills.
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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