A little over 7 years ago, there was one word that I dared not speak aloud. There was something going on in my life that I was too scared to speak of. Looking back, I didn’t even realize myself what was happening. I was struggling. I was in a dark hole that I could not seem to pull myself out of. I couldn’t say it to my husband, I couldn’t even admit it to myself until much later.
Depression.
The Lord has done a great work in my life and I can now share ~ with hope ~ about my times in the valley and my times of deep darkness. I share because I know there are many of you that struggle, too. I share because when we are open and authentic with one another, we encourage one another. So many have encouraged me along this journey, and I pray that I can encourage you as well. When we go through anything difficult in this life, I truly believe a big part of God’s plan is that we share with one another so we can encourage and lift one another up.
This week it is my hope and prayer that you will click away from this blog encouraged and hopeful. Because, friend, there is hope.
Did you hear me? Even if you can’t see it yourself, I couldn’t…
There is hope.
There have been so many times in my life that the lies of the enemy have been louder than any other voice in my head. When I share with you, when I speak the truth outloud, when I claim God’s promises, that voice gets smaller and smaller. That is what this week is all about. Diminishing the lies, speaking the truth.
My pastor shared last week that we shouldn’t “waste a trial.” He was talking about how God uses trials in our lives to make us more like Jesus. You see, friends, when I tell you there is HOPE, I’m not telling you to hope that everything will be better tomorrow and life will be great and we’re all going to be rich and live forever. {grin} The hope that I speak of is the hope that Jesus walks with me, I have a close relationship with Him, and anything I am going through, He is going through with me…and He is comforting me, He is defending me, He is helping me to understand how HE can get the glory, even in the midst of a trial.
For the rest of this week, I am going to share 4 truths that God has given me as I’ve walked with Him in the darkness of depression. I hope you will come back, join the conversation and leave blessed, encouraged and hopeful.
**I would be honored to pray for you. If you are struggling, please leave a comment or use the contact form on the blog, leave me your first name and I commit to pray for you!
5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression
Day 1 ~ There is hope.
Day 2 ~ I am not alone.
Day 3 ~ There is good in the valley.
Day 4 ~ I am broken. And that is a good thing.
Day 5 ~ God is bigger. {AND a give away!}
**Resources & Links for moms struggling with depression found here.
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