Down In The Dumps

This was supposed to be something others struggled with.   You were the one who saw the glass half-full.   Then a treasured job is lost, an illness strikes, the empty nest comes, divorce happens, debt engulfs, care-giving overwhelms, or a thousand and one other things come trying to devastate.   Perhaps you have too much to do, accept undue criticism, require more help with an illness, or just need to end a relationship.  

The other day, I saw this picture of a depressed brain and it astonished me.  I’ve always known that depression is your body’s way of slowing down your brain, yet the picture is dramatic.  Today I’m sitting here waiting for the Lawn Mower repairman to open so I can have him look at an engine problem.   I’ve changed the spark plugs, but one still isn’t firing efficiently.  That’s the perfect analogy of what happens to hour human machine (the brain) when we allow ourselves to continue living in a state of depression. 

There is a way out.  Find a trusted friend who can really listen and accept you.   That someone needs to be able to identify and help you explore options.   If you don’t have a friend like that ask a Pastor to help you find a “someone” who can also introduce you to their friends or support group.  God doesn’t want us living down in the dumps.  He wants a relationship with us.   His goal is for us to share and show His love to others.  Why not let the God in others assist you?  Why not search out a facet of God with Skin-On?   

Here’s the link for the dramatic picture: Have a great day!