Depression Doesn't Discriminate pt 2.

Depression Doesn't Discriminate pt 2. Mental health is important because you have been created in the image of a God that loves you and cares deeply about you and every area of your life—including your mind, feelings, and emotions. Tune in as I talk about depression from a personal, academic, and spiritual point of view.  Even though the Bible doesn’t use the word “depression” you can use context clues to come to conclusions about some Biblical characters possibly being depressed such as Joseph, Job, and David. Listen to find out why. Disclaimer: I speak as a fellow struggler sharing my story and  NOT as a mental health expert providing advice.

Top Quotes

• "Depression is the common cold of life"
• Jesus doesn’t promise us a perfect life without struggle but He does promise to perfectly love and care for us in the midst of your struggles. 
• If what you are going through isn’t  good that mean God isn’t finished 

Encouraging Scriptures 

• Deut 31:8 “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. 
• Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
• John 16:33 “These things have I spoken unto you, that you might have peace, in the world you will have tribulation but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” 

Resources mentioned:

• Crisis Text line - Text HELLO to 741-741
• Suicide Hotline 1-800-273 8255 
• https://www.imalive.org/

Related Episode "Is Self-care Selfish?  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4205807

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