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Your Question:
Why do I feel so alone in this crisis?
Answer:
I can relate to feeling alone in a crisis, especially when it comes to depression. It's like being trapped in a straitjacket, unable to escape the overwhelming emotions that consume me. The world becomes a frightening place, and I feel like I'm in a constant state of panic. I fear everyone and everything, and abandonment is a constant fear that haunts me. But as I reflect on my experience, I realize that I'm not just a helpless victim of depression. My heart is choosing to live in this darkness, and I'm interpreting my problems in a way that reinforces my feelings of emptiness. I'm isolating myself from others, even though I know I need relationships to help me through this. I'm rejecting most counsel and discouraging words from others, even though I know they come from a place of love. As a pastor, I've seen the Spirit of God at work in my life, and I've experienced evidence that I belong to Christ and he's using me to accomplish his purposes. But depression can be a powerful opponent, making it hard to remember that I'm an ambassador for the King of love. I need to reframe my experience, recognizing that my heart is always choosing, even when I feel like I'm a helpless shell. I need to expect that depression will feel light and momentary, and that I'll be able to respond with love, even when it's unnatural.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
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