Depression
When we are depressed, we are “down” emotionally or mentally. It also affects our physical well-being. In spite of so many blessing and benefits, people still struggle with depression.
One of the common effects of depression was the loss of interest to do things. Our initiatives are stifled. We become slow or stop altogether. We lost our motivation. We sit and wait and become more depressed.
God gave very specific instruction to His people, instruction that can help us. He said first, "Be strong." Then He said, "Be strong." After that He said, "Be strong." Mark it in Haggai 2:4. Three times God says, "Be strong." That is spiritually based emotional resolve! It's not psychological self-help talk but divine instruction. It is also something that we must determine to do, to be strong.
God instructed one other thing-"work." It is amazing how much healing can take place when we start being constructive again.
God also said, "For I am with you." His presence indeed makes all the difference.
Haggai 2:4
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