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I have been depressed for a while now. Kind of on and off. I'm usually depressed for like a couple weeks, then I hear some encouraging words, and I snap out of it. But then when I have some time alone and I can really THINK, I start to get depressed again. I guess when I am depressed, it hurts to think about God. I know that sounds completely insane, but I just feel so terrible. Like how can he love me? How can he forgive me? I've made too many mistakes, I am a terrible person. How can I forgive MYSELF? I used to be completely secure with my faith and I felt just awesome all the time. I don't know what happened. I need some encouragement right now.
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Originally Posted by NoQuestion I have been depressed for a while now. Kind of on and off. I'm usually depressed for like a couple weeks, then I hear some encouraging words, and I snap out of it. But then when I have some time alone and I can really THINK, I start to get depressed again. I guess when I am depressed, it hurts to think about God. I know that sounds completely insane, but I just feel so terrible. Like how can he love me? How can he forgive me? I've made too many mistakes, I am a terrible person. How can I forgive MYSELF? I used to be completely secure with my faith and I felt just awesome all the time. I don't know what happened. I need some encouragement right now. depressions tough...i have asked those questions many times..i think it would be a good idea to talk to a YP about it..i did and it really helped...i'm praying for you.
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oh i am so where you are right now but here is some lyrics that helped me out
no matter what you did
or might do again
following all the worthless trends
you know he's waiting patiently from now until forever
brokenhearted and confused
feeling like you've been abused
the second chances never end
from now until forever
there will always be second chances
and you'll always be on your first try
you try and you try
but your never ahead of the game
and your wondering why
youron your face again
you feel like you've been left alone......
think about that
i know its just a song...but bring it to your heart
i know its not much encouragement but its some
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Originally Posted by rocker_chick oh i am so where you are right now but here is some lyrics that helped me out
no matter what you did
or might do again
following all the worthless trends
you know he's waiting patiently from now until forever
brokenhearted and confused
feeling like you've been abused
the second chances never end
from now until forever
there will always be second chances
and you'll always be on your first try
you try and you try
but your never ahead of the game
and your wondering why
youron your face again
you feel like you've been left alone......
think about that
i know its just a song...but bring it to your heart
i know its not much encouragement but its some
No, that helps so much. (happy tears!)
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Originally Posted by rocker_chick oh i am so where you are right now but here is some lyrics that helped me out
no matter what you did
or might do again
following all the worthless trends
you know he's waiting patiently from now until forever
brokenhearted and confused
feeling like you've been abused
the second chances never end
from now until forever
there will always be second chances
and you'll always be on your first try
you try and you try
but your never ahead of the game
and your wondering why
youron your face again
you feel like you've been left alone......
think about that
i know its just a song...but bring it to your heart
i know its not much encouragement but its some wow...thats a really good song...
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yea believe me it has picked me up when im down so many times
cause when i didnt think i believed it...somewhere down inside of me did
and i know you do too!!!!
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Depression is usually anger.
If you feel bad because you cannot forgive yourself, guess what? NO one can. We all have the forgiveness God has for us. That is how we forgive ourself and others. We accept God's strength to forgive whoever we need to forgive.
Don't forget, we really need to forgive ourselves before we can forgive others, but we can't not forgive others and be forgiven ourselves. Not unless there is a biblical reason not to forgive. (we are not to bother to forgive the one who has committed the unforgiveable sin).
Oh, dear, that's not very cheery, sorry. Well, I have to say that both therapy and medication have helped me overcome a lot of depression--as well as working on my faith life and working as hard as I can to get anger out of my system. Sometimes it's really difficult, but the key to spiritual progress, or one of the keys, is persistence. God really likes it and rewards us more than we know when we hang on and do our best.
No matter how badly you feel, there is usually a layer of a kinder emotion above you that you need to rise to, where Jesus is. Often we have to ask for what we need, so go to him and tell him what you need. Thank him for the good times and emotional and spiritual strength he has given you in the past, and ask for more. Then thank him.
I hope you feel better. This is an age old problem, and surely every person of faith has been through it at some time. Ask God to take hte anger out of you and to light up the areas of your life where you need some positive change.
Good luck and I hope you feel better.
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Originally Posted by EleventhHour Good luck and I hope you feel better.
Thanks I do feel better. Especially after reading the lyrics to that song that someone else posted, praying, and reading the advice someone gave a girl in exactly my position in a Christian teen mag. Also this helped....
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
I've made bad choices and tons of mistakes, but I feel a lot better now and I feel like I can accept his forgiveness now.
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Confession is very good for the soul.