Sharing is Caring

  Great merciful God             [Nehemiah 9:27-31]     What is depression?   Someone described depression as a one-way path to suicide without an exit.   This likely means that once you step onto that path, it's hard to get out without external help.   The causes of depression can be varied, but the most fundamental trigger often stems from feeling unloved or not knowing the purpose of one's existence.   Christian counselors suggest that realizing that Christians are recipients of God's deep love and discovering the purpose that God has set for our lives can serve as a remedy for the sickness of the heart (Internet).   How should depression be treated for believers?   Depression should not be hidden; instead, it should be actively diagnosed and treated.   If there are support groups within the church where people can open up about their inner struggles, it can prevent the condition from...