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Your Question:
Why do I have to struggle with depression when I'm already struggling with pain?
Answer:
My friend, I can see that you're struggling with some heavy questions and emotions. I want you to know that I'm here to listen and offer some guidance from a place of love and understanding. As someone who has walked through some dark times, I want to share with you that depression can be a difficult companion to navigate. However, I believe that it can also be a catalyst for spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationship with God. When we're in the midst of depression, it's easy to get caught up in the pain and the questions that swirl around in our minds. But I want to encourage you to take a step back and look at the spiritual essence of depression. It's not just about the physical or mental causes, but about the deeper questions that it raises about our trust and worship of God. As the author so beautifully puts it, "Depression, regardless of the causes, is a time to answer the deepest and most important of all questions: Whom will I trust? Whom will I worship?" These are questions that can lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationship with God. As someone who has struggled with depression, I want to assure you that it's okay to not have all the answers. In fact, it's okay to say, "I don't know." But what's important is that we turn to God and trust Him with the mysteries of suffering. We can ask ourselves, "Whom will I trust? Whom will I worship?" And we can seek guidance from Scripture, wise people, and the Spirit. Remember, God is always present, even in the midst of darkness, and He is always listening. His response may not always be what we expect, but it's always enough.
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depression
edward welch
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