Biblical Answer

The Reality of Sadness

The reality is that sadness is a natural part of life. As the Bible says, "The heart of man is full of evil; it is a disease; who can understand it?" (Jeremiah 17:9). Our world is not as perfect as it was when God first created it. Sin and its consequences have entered the picture, bringing with them pain, suffering, and sadness. Even in the midst of what we consider "good" things, like a satisfying job, marriage, or relationships with our children, we can still experience sadness.

What to Do with Sadness

When we're feeling sad, it's essential to acknowledge and address the pain. This can be a difficult and uncomfortable process, but it's a crucial step towards healing. As the quote suggests, "My pain reminds me that I'm alive." Recognizing our pain allows us to be angry, and it's in this anger that we can begin to confront the root causes of our sadness. Praying to God, asking Him to "search us" (Psalm 139:23), can help us identify the areas of our lives where we need to seek forgiveness, healing, and restoration.

Finding Hope and Liberation

While sadness is a natural part of life, it's not meant to define us. As Christians, we have the hope of eternal life with God, and this hope can give us the strength to persevere through difficult times. Psalm 130 reminds us that God has moved toward us and taken the initiative to forgive our sins. Keeping this truth close to our hearts can bring us peace and comfort in the midst of sadness. By speaking psalms and praying to God, we can open our pain to Him, allowing Him to work in our lives and bring us liberation from the stubborn darkness of depression. As the Bible says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). This is the hope we cling to when we're feeling sad.