Depression feels like being trapped under a boulder - unable to move and completely alone. With 30% of Americans admitting to depression and many more suffering silently, this struggle has intensified since COVID. Yet there's hope - between 70-90% of people with depression respond well to treatment.
Jesus never promised a trouble-free life but offered his presence and peace amid our struggles. In Matthew 11:28-30, he invites us to bring our burdens to him rather than carrying them alone. When depression triggers us, we often seek comfort in unhealthy places like social media, comparing our reality to others' highlight reels.
King David's example in 2 Samuel 18 shows how depression affects everyone nearby - his grief over Absalom turned victory into mourning. Depression manifests differently for each person: some go numb, others shut down emotionally, blame themselves, or isolate from others.
Finding rescue begins with calling out for help and cultivating authentic human connections. When triggered by depression, ask yourself: What am I thinking about? Is what I'm believing actually true? Would I say these thoughts to someone I love? Does this align with God's truth?
God comforts us so we can comfort others (2 Corinthians 1:3-5). Your struggles won't be wasted if you allow God to use them to help others. Even if you still need rescue yourself, walking the journey with someone else makes it easier.
Depression doesn't have to bury you forever. It can become the very thing God uses to transform you and help others. Allow Him to turn your pain into purpose, your suffering into strength, and your depression into a testimony of His faithfulness.
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