If you answer with a bold "Yes!" I am inclined to doubt you. At least admit that it wavers sometimes. Jesus said that all it takes is for you to have a little faith and that will see you through. He will encourage that faith like a mustard seed until it grows to tree size. I want to encourage the ones who have that little faith. It is unassuming and doesn't look for praise. Similarly He will not quench the smoking flax, but will blow on it till it glows red. No matter how you trip up and fall He is there to pick you up and put you back on the road to heaven.If that little bit of faith you have is in Him He will never desert you or send you away. He who is faithful has promised. "He will never leave you or forsake you. Or as my translation goes, "There is no way I would ever leave you, there is no way I would ever forsake you," The Greek is strongly emphatic. Apologies to those of you who love your King James Bible, I love it too and was brought up on it.
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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