If you couldn't tell from my last posts, I have been fighting a nasty depression lately. Whether it's the gloomy weather, drama from my life, or my own apathetic self, I've been very sick, depressed, and just not feeling good at all. I'm reading Genesis right now, and I recently read the story about the Flood. From preschool days to now, I've heard that story at least 100 times. But actually read it prayerfully has really opened my eyes to some interesting things.
"For forty days the flood kept coming on the earth, and as the waters increased they lifted the ark high above the earth."Genesis 7:17
Wow. Sounds a lot like my life right now. It seems like the water has been going over my head and it leaves me constantly wondering if I'm going to be okay, if this storm will pass.
"But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded." Genesis 8:1
God remembered me. He's not going to let me drown! He's not going to leave me! This blessed assurance has been running through the veins of my utmost soul, helping me remember the simple blessing that He is here. He won't leave me hanging. He has a plan for this suffering, one that is in His plan from the beginning of time.
Stand by everything You said
Stand by the promises we made
Let go of all I've done
I'll run into your open arms
-More than life by Hillsong United
I'm going to stand by Jesus even if it costs me my life.
I'm going to love on others even if it means people will judge me.
I'm going to follow God even if I get called a prude.
Because this life wasn't meant for me to spend it self-sulking in the well of depression.
Bring it on trials! I have God on my side!
4 comments:
Hey dear friend! Keep your head up <3 I know it can get rough.. really rough :/ but your focus is right! Keep striving for and serving Jesus... He'll pull you through...
Good for you Julia! I've been praying that you would begin to feel better about everything. I know it's hard to be in a place where you feel like nothing's how it should be. I don't know exactly what you feel like but I can relate. You're awesome, girl! just keep your eyes on Jesus :)
iGirl
God won't leave you in this place. It's hard when you don't feel it, but He is right there with you. He will bring you through. Feel better soon.
You make me smile. You are so strong. Cheer up my sweet little sister. You have a heart of God. Do not stop fighting the good fight because in the end we will be home. I have been praying for you and everything you have been going through. BTW I thought I add that this morning in church I heard an angel singing next to me...it was you. Keep singing and shouting and blogging for the Kingdom. I love you! <3
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