Choose to Fight

Let's face it: depression is crippling. It's like an all-consuming monster, lurking at every moment just beneath the surface of the heart. When a Christian is depressed, Satan uses lies to deepen the hurt. Satan may not be the only one speaking, but his is loud and powerful, and it's not only that you feel like giving in; you don't feel like you're able to do anything to stop it.

I understand. Depression makes you feel completely alone and powerless, but that isn't the truth. Satan wants you to think that you have no hope, but there is hope. God's love is bigger and stronger and fiercer than depression. His love casts out fear, it perseveres, and it conquers. 

I'm not going to sit here and tell you that, even though you're suffering, everything is fine and you just need to suck it up. Chances are, you're sucking it up as much as you can already. However, I want you to know that this is worth the fight. We cannot allow depression to swallow us whole. Go on and cry, but also pray. If there's nothing else you can say, just say His name. Don't sink into the lies that Satan has laid as traps for you. 

If you are depressed, chances are you're not going to be okay tomorrow (but, who knows?!). That does not mean that you must give in. Don't let it fester, and don't pretend to be okay. Tell someone. Ask for help. Pray. It's okay to not be okay, but it isn't okay to lie about it. Depression isn't just what you're feeling now, it's a battle that won't go away if you don't fight. Fight for yourself, fight for your spouse, fight for your friends, and fight for your family. So stand up, or lie down, or do whatever you can bring yourself to do...and choose to fight.