I was there just last week. What I really wanted to do
was to just crawl into bed and turn out the lights. Fortunately I don’t stay
there long. Some of it is just my personality. I don’t stay depressed for long.
Some of it is having a faithful wife and companion at my side to help pick me
up. But mostly it’s is the memory of the many time that God has been faithful
in the past.
I’m no spiritual giant by any means. But I have learned
a few things that help sustain me in the tough times. Some are from experiences; some are from
advice of trusted friends. But the most encouraging words come from God
himself.
1. God is Faithful
- "The steadfast love of the Lord
never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
2.
God is in Control - "And
we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who
have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
3.
God has Our Back – “No
temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is
faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you
are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” I
Corinthians 10:13
"Cast
your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never let the
righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22
4.
God Want The Best For You - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future." Jeremiah 29:11
5.
God Know What it Means to Suffer – “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our
weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we
are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with
confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time
of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16
Other
Helpful hints:
1. Eat wisely, Eat healthy. Good food means a healthy
body. Enjoy dessert, but don’t overdo it!
2. Know your body – get rest you need, even if you
need to leave things unfinished fro a day.
3. Get out and be active. Exercise is not only good
for the body, it’s good for the mind.
4. Find someone else to help. You will be surprised
how it will bring things into perspective.
5. Talk with a trusted friend. Many times a solution
will come to us while we are talking it through.
Be encouraged! God is with you in the good times and
the bad times. If we trust in Him, He will be faithful!
