Anyone here suffer from depression? How do you cope with it? I recently went through a break up, and a few other personal/family issues. Hard to see what gods plan for my life is. I know god isn’t a magic genie who makes all your problems go away. Just finding it hard to reconcile that with “He knows all the desires of your ♥️ . Im seeing a Christian Counselor for the 1st time, and I spend about 2 hours every night praying & just being in gods presence. Any other tips?

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That's definitely a tough situation to be in. I think one thing to keep in mind is that he does know the desires of our heart but he also knows what's best for us and those things in my experince usually don't align. I think it's good that you're praying and spending time with God, not sure if you're already reading the Bible but that is another way in which God can speak to us. Is there anyone in your congregation that you consider to be a spiritual mentor or elder? That would also be my recommendation, as they may have more experince and may be able to give you more perspective on your situation. last thing I want to say that you're already doing is to keep turning to God and seeking him out. He will be more nearer and dearer to you and that's something that has eternal value. I'll be praying for you 🙏🏼

If you ever want another person to talk to or someone to pray with feel free to DM me. That's also an open offer for anyone else who might be reading this.

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Yea I feel you, that's really tough. I'll be praying for you friend 🙏🏼. Where are you now?

Something else has been helpful for me has been fasting. When Jesus cast out the demon that his disciples could not, he mentioned to then that this kind only comes out by prayer and fasting (Matt 17:21).

I had a really difficult situation before where there was some drama within the church and I really struggled for awhile and had some spiritual and then just general depression. However, one word God spoke to me was through Genesis 15:1: "fear not Abram, I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." I hope you find some comfort and encouragement in these verses as well and know that it's ok to be sad, depressed, even afraid. But know that the Lord our God is our shield and just like he was with Abraham every step of his journey he is with you as well. Every step of the way :)

Thanks for sharing. I’ve def been there... community, especially during this covid season is oh so important! The devil works best in isolation so we have to be here for one another and to encourage each other. Proverbs 27:17 says iron sharpens iron. I’m going to DM you as I’d like to pray with you if that’s ok!

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Also want to mention that I’ve been a Christian all my life, but haven’t been strong in faith since I moved out of my home for college. I’ve recently rediscovered my faith, and I’m working on building a personal relationship with him, outside of being just a “regular Sunday church goer” Christian.

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Exercise ... talk it out ... don’t stay inside by yourself, find some way for human interaction (spoken as someone who just went on anxiety medication after being in lockdown in CA for what feels like ever).

When you’re in the dark, remember what you knew to be true in the light - God is good. He loves you. He works for the good of those who love him.

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