Life hits hard ...

I don't know all of the medical science behind depression. It's my understanding that depression is a chemical imbalancement. It's a subject that can become controversial among Christians. 

What I do know:

The bible says that there is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. ... For what the law could not do ... God did by sending His own son ... to be carnally minded is death but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. -Romans 8

This morning, as I read over the word "death" the second time it's there - it reminded me of "depression." I say that not coming from a place of condemnation.

This is the human condition. We are sinners and life is painful. Spark that candle of hope that you have in Jesus. Everyday. And call upon God for rescue. Sometimes, we think we have prayed because something has been on our mind - but we honestly have not opened up and talked to God about it. 

Father, You already know. You know Your children. Give us comfort. Strengthen us ... The tattered and torn. Quiet our minds before You, O God. Give us faith. Father, forgive us. Safeguard our hope in You. Fill our hearts as we call upon Your name. All of these things in Jesus' name. Amen.