Christian Living

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Empty todays are a result of unproductive yesterdays. What we do in the here and now will determine our future challenges. How we see our days will have a direct influence on our attitude. What we do with our time reflects our past, present, and future. When we allow our time to be occupied with meaningless activities, it is sure to have a negative affect on us. How many of us wear our Believer’s label on the inside, instead of being a walking, talking example of Jesus Christ? Some Believers look into their rearview mirror and see unfulfilled promises, which results in displaying a depressive attitude for the day. The effect of that emotional display feeds into tomorrow’s inactivity. When we are not fulfilling our todays, yesterdays become our judge and tomorrows our fears.

One of the areas that Believers are afraid to acknowledge is DEPRESSION. This is one of the most debilitating words in the Christian vocabulary. For a Believer to admit to other Christians that they are depressed is very rare. If they dare to hint they might have a problem, the doorway to judgment is opened. Why is it so many judge others when they have never walked in their shoes? When the Christian court is in session, the verdict and punishment of the suffering saint only solidifies their depression. I would never make a guess at the number of Believers who are affected by depression, but it is more widespread than anyone could imagine.

There is no shame in admitting depression. In fact, the beginning of healing is expressing the truth. To share horizontally is a step that will be difficult to take, for (sadly) one does not know whom to trust. The best way to share is to start with the One who already knows what we are experiencing. God sees those hurts and darkness that shrouds our being. For God to work in our lives, He wants us to take the initiative. When we come to Him, He is ready and able to start the process of dispelling depression. God will not judge us, but love us and show us the road to recovery. Depression comes from looking at our failures and seeing little or no hope. Recovery comes from looking to the Author and Finisher of our faith. When God fills our mental quicksand with the Rock of Ages, we can begin to see the light at the end of the “depression tunnel.”

Now the Believer needs to build upon his “Cornerstone.” We need to rise up every morning and sing unto the Lord songs like, “This is the Day,” “Rise and Shine,” and “Praise Him, Praise Him.” We need to tell Him how much we love Him. We need to start our day in worship. As we do, God will direct our way. Simply put, we need to set our affection on Him. Depression comes from separation; positive expression comes through fellowship with Him.

When we put things into perspective, our attitude will determine our altitude. Let us fill our days with joy, so that our yesterday memories will be filled with happiness, and our tomorrows will be anticipated with excitement. There are Believers who are afraid to admit they have depression. Maybe they are waiting for someone to say, “I know what you are going through; let me tell you my story of victory.”

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