I am thankful to have found this site today. I need some help. I have talked to my pastor about my depression off and on. This last month I have been in a seroius low, struglling to get out and bed and to be happy to be alive. I have no desire for living and makes me struggle even more as a christian.
Here is what I need help with. My pastor has talked to me about it being my choice to be in the depression. It is sooo not my choice. How can I help him see that it is not someones choice be in this dark place.
I needed encouragement , not be-littlement. I am so confused, and hurt and lost.How do I get through this with a pastor who doesnt understand?
Thank you so much, I need other Christains who understand. He is saying to me that I dont suffer from chemcial depression, (wich I do) that I suffer from reactive depression and that is a choice. I just need som help and maybe some encouragement. I also want to be able to express to him that it is not a choice.
Dear Joanne
I completely understand. But even more importantly, Jesus understands. You do not have to prove to anyone (including your pastor) that you have chemical depression.
Not everyone understands. I have had chemical depression most of my life. When I was a new christian and found that I hadn't been healed of it, I shared it with someone who told me I must be in sin. That was not true.
Over the years the Lord has used this depression to help others. He will not waste your pain. He has a bigger plan, that you may not understand right now.
I have been on anti-depressants for years and it has helped tremendously.
Do you have a physician you can talk to? I am praying for you. Ask the Lord for wisdom. He is faithful and will answer.
Thank you for sharing this. I know it is not easy.
Please keep us updated.
God bless you
Liz
