From The Message Psalm 19
God's word is better than a diamond,
better than a diamond set between emeralds,
You'll like it better than strawberries in spring,
better than red, ripe strawberries.
For a long time while I struggled through the darkness of depression I quit reading God's word, the Bible. I really couldn't understand why. I have always loved His word and read it since I was a very little girl. But at that time I had no desire to read His word.
Then one day Michael C. and I were at Barnes and Noble and I saw a copy of The Message, a paraphrase of the Bible by Eugene Peterson. I bought it with my gift card and I have to say it's one of the best purchases I have ever made. I can't get enough of it. It's as though God is speaking directly to me. I love it. My heart and soul are filled to overflowing with the love that only comes from Him.
The bipolar disorder that has kept me down is so much better. My Christian psychiatrist and therapist have helped so much. I am on a new medication called Latuda that I know is a medication straight from God. He has blessed me in so many ways, the best of which is His giving me a renewed love for Him and His word and His people. Thank you, Jesus!
I hope anyone reading this who takes medications continues to take them. God gave knowledge to doctors to help us with mental problems just the same as He gives doctors knowledge to help us with physical problems. If you haven't found the right medication or combination of medications yet, hang in there and pray. God will help you.
And...don't ever forsake the reading of His word. There are so many in the Bible who suffered from depression and the like, including King David who wrote most of the Psalms. Read them and you will see yourself in some of the agony David shares with us. God loves you and He loves me. Never, ever give up!
To God be the Glory! Amen.
God's word is better than a diamond,
better than a diamond set between emeralds,
You'll like it better than strawberries in spring,
better than red, ripe strawberries.
For a long time while I struggled through the darkness of depression I quit reading God's word, the Bible. I really couldn't understand why. I have always loved His word and read it since I was a very little girl. But at that time I had no desire to read His word.
Then one day Michael C. and I were at Barnes and Noble and I saw a copy of The Message, a paraphrase of the Bible by Eugene Peterson. I bought it with my gift card and I have to say it's one of the best purchases I have ever made. I can't get enough of it. It's as though God is speaking directly to me. I love it. My heart and soul are filled to overflowing with the love that only comes from Him.
The bipolar disorder that has kept me down is so much better. My Christian psychiatrist and therapist have helped so much. I am on a new medication called Latuda that I know is a medication straight from God. He has blessed me in so many ways, the best of which is His giving me a renewed love for Him and His word and His people. Thank you, Jesus!
I hope anyone reading this who takes medications continues to take them. God gave knowledge to doctors to help us with mental problems just the same as He gives doctors knowledge to help us with physical problems. If you haven't found the right medication or combination of medications yet, hang in there and pray. God will help you.
And...don't ever forsake the reading of His word. There are so many in the Bible who suffered from depression and the like, including King David who wrote most of the Psalms. Read them and you will see yourself in some of the agony David shares with us. God loves you and He loves me. Never, ever give up!
To God be the Glory! Amen.
