Feeling Down? Look up!

 
"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
 
 
Matthew 11:29-30
 
 
 
I stumbled across a music video by the group Rascal Flats that had a quote that caught my attention in the description of the video. It appeared to be a high school age girl who created the video as a school project. Her reason for making a music video about depression was that depression was something she has dealt with her whole life and as she put it, it had ruined her life.
 
 
The quote said, "Depression is nourished by a lifetime of ungrieved and unforgiven hurts" and the sad thing is if that is true, the majority of cases of depression can be treated and in many, if not all, cured. I read a quote from a Mental Health professional that if everyone in a Mental Hospital could truly believe that they could be fully forgiven and truly loved over 90% would be able to go home.
 
 
Jesus came to give us life and life more abundantly. Jesus is the key to mental health. Forgiveness, comfort and unconditional love are found in Jesus! It was Corrie Ten Boon who once said, "When I look around I get confused, when I look down I get depressed, but when I look up my hearts at rest."

Today, I pray you look up friend! Below is a little poem I have on my computer to remind me of what God did and didn't promise me in hopes it reminds you too. I pray it speaks to your heart. It goes like this…
 
 
"God never promised a life without pain, laughter without tears, or sun without rain. But He did promise, strength for the day, comfort for tears and light for the way. And for all who believe in Jesus
Christ, enthroned above, rewards for their faith, and His everlasting love."
 
 
"casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
 
 
1 Peter 5:7
 
 
I LOVE YOU!