{"id":1037,"date":"2016-10-03T01:33:56","date_gmt":"2016-10-03T01:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freshhope.us\/?p=1037"},"modified":"2020-06-24T12:53:55","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T17:53:55","slug":"several-ways-enjoy-god-depressed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshhope.us\/es\/several-ways-enjoy-god-depressed\/","title":{"rendered":"Several Ways to Enjoy God When You Are Depressed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Everything is harder when we are depressed. Even finding comfort in our spirituality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Gary Thomas wrote S<i>acred Pathways<\/i> that has helped me in my depression. His idea is we connect more easily to God in some ways than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">As an example, there are those who connect God most easily through His creation, surrounded by the things God has made.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 &#8220;<\/span>I lift up my eyes to the mountains\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>where does my help come from? \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">My help comes from the Lord,<\/span><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>the Maker of heaven and earth.&#8221; Ps 121:1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Many are naturally traditionalists. Worship services for others, both formal and informal, feel closest to God in a worship service with GOd\u2019s people.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cI rejoiced with those who said to me, \u201cLet us go to the house of the Lord.\u201d Ps 122:1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Solitude is time being alone with God that fuels the spirit. \u201cBut Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.\u201d Luke 5:16<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">There are always people in need of care. Caring may bring a sense of GOd\u2019s presence to the caregiver. \u201c Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.\u201d Romans 12:15<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Having uninterpreted time to study and think about God and scripture brings some close to God.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cFor Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.\u201d Ezra 7:10<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Contemplative prayer is about having personal heartfelt devotion where one spends time listening to God.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, \u201cSamuel! Samuel!\u201d Then Samuel said, \u201cSpeak, for your servant is listening.\u201d 1 Samuel 3:10<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">And of course their are those who are enthusiastic. They love celebration and music, praise, and respond joyfully as a way of worship. \u201c\u2026praise him with timbrel and dancing,praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.\u201d Ps 150:4-6a<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">We use all these methods of worship but there may be those ways that come most naturally to us. But I\u2019ve learned that using my natural pathways help me to connect to God,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>even when I am depressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Study is how I naturally connect with God. Even when my thinking is slowed because of depression or medication, there are times I become immersed in study. Study helps me both feel close to God and gives a brief reprieve from the of depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Contemplative prayer was a life saver in my deepest despair. As I emptied my thoughts to let God fill my mind with Himself. Those moments of unconditional love and grace kept me from taking my life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">While you are depressed don\u2019t forget your spiritual connections. Go first to those that come most naturally. You may be surprised at the difference it will make.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t be afraid to try others approaches. Some fresh ways of experiencing God may be just what you need. Spend time in nature. Take a long walk. Enjoy what God has made. Gardening is another way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The point is that God loves you. No matter how depressed you feel. No matter what kind of thoughts you are having. Don\u2019t give up connecting with God.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">What if you try but still don\u2019t \u201cfeel\u201d God\u2019s presence? That is ok. You are normal. Depression is a disease that effects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It has many symptoms. Depression even twists our spirituality and how we experience God.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Do what you can. Trust God with what you can\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Remember that nothing stops God from loving you.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything is harder when we are depressed. Even finding comfort in our spirituality. 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