I am currently battling depression (I believe I am coming out of it.) I was in lamentations, I felt that I needed to lament. I then realized all my anger was outward. So I am now diving into Leviticus. I don't need "Abba Father" or "I have called you friend" God, I have made myself bigger than him in my mind. I need to be taken down a few notches by Mighty God. Your material is so outside of my wheelhouse, I am really hoping this helps me see how amazing God is. Thank you.
It's good that you've zeroed in on what you need in terms of your relationship with God.
The Book of Job was helpful to me when I was in the depths of my depression. There's an epic "Do you know who I am?" moment in Job where God so eloquently asserts his position relative to us that it's a humbling experience for anyone reading it. And yet it comes across as loving, too.
God is amazing, yes, but part of that amazingness is his condescension to love us, flaws and all. His love for you, Mike, means that he has a purpose for you. You are here, because God wants you here. There is something he created you to do on earth that no one else can do. I hope you discover what that is.
Job 7:11 (a) seems to be my life verse, but in the wrong sense. :) I also love Psalm 88: Dear God, My life sucks, it's all your fault, the end. He acknowledges God as sovereign, gives God His rightful place and backs the truck up and dumps it. There is some comfort in there somehow.
Hang in there Mike! I constantly battle depression. It has been through this fight that I have come to see the solidity of God’s faithfulness in Christ. His promises and faithfulness are more solid, more real than the concrete on which Pilate tried Jesus. Such colossal struggles are the means by which our wheat is sifted into life-giving bread.
I am currently battling depression (I believe I am coming out of it.) I was in lamentations, I felt that I needed to lament. I then realized all my anger was outward. So I am now diving into Leviticus. I don't need "Abba Father" or "I have called you friend" God, I have made myself bigger than him in my mind. I need to be taken down a few notches by Mighty God. Your material is so outside of my wheelhouse, I am really hoping this helps me see how amazing God is. Thank you.
It's good that you've zeroed in on what you need in terms of your relationship with God.
The Book of Job was helpful to me when I was in the depths of my depression. There's an epic "Do you know who I am?" moment in Job where God so eloquently asserts his position relative to us that it's a humbling experience for anyone reading it. And yet it comes across as loving, too.
God is amazing, yes, but part of that amazingness is his condescension to love us, flaws and all. His love for you, Mike, means that he has a purpose for you. You are here, because God wants you here. There is something he created you to do on earth that no one else can do. I hope you discover what that is.
Job 7:11 (a) seems to be my life verse, but in the wrong sense. :) I also love Psalm 88: Dear God, My life sucks, it's all your fault, the end. He acknowledges God as sovereign, gives God His rightful place and backs the truck up and dumps it. There is some comfort in there somehow.
Hang in there Mike! I constantly battle depression. It has been through this fight that I have come to see the solidity of God’s faithfulness in Christ. His promises and faithfulness are more solid, more real than the concrete on which Pilate tried Jesus. Such colossal struggles are the means by which our wheat is sifted into life-giving bread.
"How are you thinking?" > "How are you feeling?" :)
It is a battle, and just so you know, you matter.