WHEN HOPE SEEMS LOST No matter how careful you are, there may come a time where enough bad events happen that you simply cannot afford your bills any longer. While there are certain things you can do to protect yourself from ever being in that situation (building an emergency fund, practicing frugal living, etc.), they don’t really help when you have no money and there’s a pile of bills that need to be paid. f you are that person who has lost hope for your life, please read on. Let me talk to you personally. I realize that you may have already planned to end your life or even tried to. All you can think about is how hopeless your life is, how you can’t go on living like this. The pain is too great. No one understands the burdens you carry or the emotional turmoil you are experiencing. But, you are here now and because you are, let me share with you some hope, about how your life can be different, about why you should give life another try. Options: I want to ask you to consider doing something other than trying to end your life. You may have tried counseling or talking to someone to no avail. I’m asking you to try taking some steps again, steps which will help you move in another direction, away from the self-destructive thoughts which have plagued you. First of all, you need to understand why you are depressed. You may say, “I do know why. I am a failure. I’m in debt. My wife/husband left me. Someone died. I’m unemployed. I’m lonely. I’m______ (you fill in the blank).” I want to tell you that though you have many problems and struggles, It’s time to challenge that thinking. Time to see your life from a healthy perspective. You are a person of value. You are important and you can change your thinking and behavior and improve your life! I implore you to also give God a chance to give you hope as well. Turn to God and seek His help and guidance. Why not find out what He can do?! I have witnessed how He has changed lives, lifted the downcast and brought hope to those who feel lost Ask yourself: What feelings are underneath my depression? Do I suffer from low self-esteem? Am I having guilt problems? Am I struggling with relationship problems? Am I fearful about something? Am I struggling with some loss? What types of thoughts rule my mind? How can I take a step towards seeking God? Ask God to reveal these things to you. Then, pray and ask Him for help and to change your life from the inside out. Don’t give up! Don’t be a quitter! Contract with someone close to you right now NOT to take your life. Moving beyond hopelessness Usually people who are feeling depressed are not doing what would help them feel better. You need to fight the depression and move forward. Talk with someone about your feelings, about your life. Expressing your feelings to someone is very beneficial. Exploring with someone, especially a counselor, what underlies your feelings can help you begin to problem-solve. Spending quality time with caring people, friends, God, members of your family and church will give you a sense of connection and help you regain meaning in your life. Where to start: You have read this post. Will you now consider taking a step towards life? A step towards rebuilding your life? A step to reach out for help? Refuse to believe the lies you have been telling yourself. Lies that life is hopeless, you are worthless and you have no future. I’m here to tell you that your life has a future and a hope. I have seen so many people get help and go on to enjoy a better life!
Posted on: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:57:04 +0000
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