I am depressed, does that mean I lack faith or am in sin?

April 29, 2019 | Questions

Q: I am depressed. Does that mean I lack faith or am in sin?

A: No. You just need to allow the light of God’s love to permeate your darkness and guide you on the road to transfor-mation. Here are some steps you can take to CONQUER depression.

C – Confront any loss in your lift, allowing yourself to grieve and be healed.
O – Offer your heart to God for cleansing and confess your sins.
N – Nurture thoughts that focus on God’s great love for you.
Q – Quit negative thinking and negative self-talk.
U – Understand God’s eternal purpose for allowing personal loss and heartache.
E – Exchange your anger for thanksgiving and give thanks even when you do no feel thankful.
R – Remember that God is sovereign over your life, and He promises help for your future.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. – Philippians 4:8