When a person is depressed, its hard to lesser their pain. In fact, its only takes one negative individual to suck the life out of a room. Before you know it, doom and gloom hovers over this place, like a dense spiritual fog influencing the behavior of others in a negative manner.
Known as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah was not a bull frog; rather he was a servant of God who was given mostly bad news to convey to Israel. In a letter called Lamentations, Jeremiah pours out his heart to God. Wrestling with questions such as why me God, this distraught man let’s his emotions out through the writing of this biblical book. Lamentations 3:17 gives a quick snap shot of Jeremiah’s misery, “I have been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is.”
Despite what the present may bring you, holding on to misery is the wrong choice. Yes, a sad face is good for the heart, but endless complaining is not a healthy solution, Philippians 2:14. May you follow after the example of Mary in John 12:1-3, as she demonstrated Jesus’ own advice in Matthew 11:28-30. Whatever burdens are rocking your world, may you find rest for your soul at the feet of Jesus. Hope is waiting for you on the other side of the door, Revelation 3:20.
by Jay Mankus
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