Biblical Answer

When You Feel Like You've Lost Everything

When you feel like you've lost everything, it can be overwhelming and debilitating. You may feel like giving up, but that's not the answer. Instead, you need to take a step back and assess the situation. As the Bible says, "When you know that you should do something and you do it, immediately you know more" (paraphrased from an unknown source). This means that even small actions can lead to greater understanding and growth.

Breaking Free from Depression

Depression can make it difficult to take action, but it's essential to break free from its grip. One way to do this is to address past issues and break free from habits that hold you back. As Pastor David Powlison says, "Consider that your present hopelessness is sin. Either you have put your trust in something other than Christ, or you have forgotten the Christ you once knew" (from "Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness"). This means that you need to re-examine your faith and make sure that you're putting your trust in Jesus Christ.

Finding Hope and Moving Forward

When you feel like you've lost everything, it's essential to find hope and move forward. As the Bible says, "Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other" (Isaiah 45:22). This means that you need to look to God and trust in His power and goodness. Don't wait for things to get better; instead, take action and seek God's guidance and strength. As Pastor David Powlison says, "Get up, and let's go on to the next thing. In other words, let the past sleep, but let it sleep in the sweet embrace of Christ, and let us go on into the invincible future with Him" (from "Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness"). This means that you need to let go of the past and move forward with faith and trust in God.