Can a Christian be depressed?

Sometimes when depression rears its ugly head, I find myself wondering how a Christian can be depressed if the joy of the Lord is our strength.

But then God nudges me, and shows me that I am asking the wrong question.

I shouldn’t be asking how or why a Christian gets depressed.

Because I am a Christian.

I get depressed.

Why spend time deciding if it is right or not?

Those questions are a waste of the small reserve of energy I have at times like this.

I should just ask God for help, and to sit closer to me in life.

And realize that he already is.

But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore, I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:21 – 24

Feeling sad today?

Pray.

Take a shower and get dressed.

Pick one thing to do; doesn’t matter how small or how big.

If you have children, look them in the eye and hold them tight.

Breath out another prayer.

And then come sit on the couch with me.

To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man’s life~ T.S Eliot