Food for thought Friday - Bye bye depression!

Depression. It causes so many horrible things to happen. It changes people. It causes people to commit suicide. For Christians, it's easier to overcome depression. But it's not always the easiEST.... Actually, sometimes it's one of the hardest emotions to overcome. But, there are some solutions. I know it probably sounds cliche but, seriously, pray. It's really  important to pray and people often underestimate it's power. That time you take just to give it all to God can cause so much relief in itself. Because God gives you peace. Another thing you can do is listen to music. Probably nothing too slow because (at least for me) that depresses me more. But preferably something either relatable for the particular thing your going through or maybe something bouncy to get you feeling stronger and happier. It really depends on the time and person but, music seriously helps. Here's the thing you need to remember: Fill up on Jesus and you have no room for anything else. When you're depressed, fill up on Jesus. Pray asking for His peace. Simple as that. Also, something that DOESN'T help is shutting the world out. You need to consult with a parent or a friend and just vent your feeling or whatever's wrong. Preferably someone older or more spiritually mature so that they can give you wisdom to help you in that area. But just simply telling a friend or sibling helps. When you're depressed, think of it as a test. Everything happens for a reason  (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Think of every bad think that happens to you as a test that will make you stronger.
 If you have Jesus in your life, you have everything. He'll make it better. Just don't do what a lot 
 of people do if they're angry or upset. Which is blame God, He's gotten you this far so don't stop 
 trusting him.  He might let you bend but he won't let you break. Remember, He loves you and 
 He cares for you.   Also, never think you're the only one going through what you're going 
through, you aren't. Trust me. Everyone's had that point in their life where they didn't want 
 to keep going. But that's what you have to do. Keep on going and trusting God. it's a huge 
 act of faith but it's crucial that you don't let   something get to a point where you start veering 
 away from Him. During those hard times are  when you need to lean on Him  the most.
  Always remember that. Oh, and one more thing. Realize that your attitude affects other people...
sometimes more than you realize. If you're clinging to something that completely changes you as a person, 
for the worse, I think you need to let God and let go. You want to be a light in this dark world, not the
other way around. Shine your light and show people that you can overcome.  
<3 ~KJ