{"id":1931,"date":"2018-01-15T02:59:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T02:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freshhope.us\/?p=1931"},"modified":"2025-07-04T14:07:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T19:07:02","slug":"advice-from-a-king-in-managing-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshhope.us\/es\/advice-from-a-king-in-managing-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice From A King In Managing Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

You are not alone in your struggle with depression.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even David, the shepherd boy who became the great king of Israel, struggled with depression.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Psalms 37 David teaches us ways of managing depression.<\/span><\/p>\n

David practices dealing with his enemies with the spiritual tool of meekness. Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is strength under control. Here are some ways we can use meekness to manage depression.<\/span><\/p>\n

What was\u00a0 <\/span>David\u2019s enemy? We are not sure but our enemy is depression. You will encounter those who say unkind things. Meekness is not concerned about people who make hurtful remarks or who simply don\u2019t understand the path you travel through depression. Psalms 37:1 says, \u201cDo not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong.\u201d Don\u2019t be overly concerned with those who say cutting remarks. Many do so out of ignorance.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is power in letting hurtful remarks go. Many don\u2019t understand depression but think they do and give advice that is not helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meekness places trust in God. The season of depression will end. Meekness practices day by day the things we can do to manage our symptoms and trust God with the things we cannot. \u201dFor like the grass they [your enemy depression] will soon wither, like green plants they will die away.\u201d (Ps 37:2.)\u00a0 <\/span>There will be a time when this episode of depression will ease. Imagine what it will be like when it eases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meekness fills the mind with positive words from God. God\u2019s promises combat negative self-talk. The tapes of our mind have phrases we use over and over. Phrases like, \u201dI\u2019m broken.\u201d \u201cThere is no hope.\u201d I don\u2019t have anything to give.\u201d infect our mind with hopelessness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead follow David\u2019s advice in Psalms 37:5-6, \u201cCommit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.\u201d Replay God\u2019s promises in your mind to counter negative rumination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meekness seeks a quiet heart. It learns how to be still before the Lord, how to keep silence in his presence. \u201cBe still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.\u201d (Ps 37:7)<\/span><\/p>\n

For me, the practice of contemplative prayer was a life-saver during a deep depressive episode. Learning to quiet my heart I could feel God\u2019s grace overwhelming me and relieving the dark moment. Being still before the Lord takes time to learn but it may be helpful for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

With meekness don\u2019t let your anger take control. Sometimes anger is a coping method, a natural result of depression. Some have defined depression as \u201canger turned inward.\u201d Psalm 37:8 says, \u201cRefrain from anger and turn from wreath; do not fret\u2014it only leads to evil.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And don\u2019t miss the promise, \u201cBut the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

May practicing meekness bring peace to you, my friend.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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