As someone who has wrestled through anxiety and bouts of depression for as long as I can remember, I understand how difficult it can be to reconcile mental health struggles as a follower of Jesus. I know what it’s like to feel ashamed and broken. I have often prayed through tears, asking God to heal my mind, to take away the feelings of panic, and to rescue me from the darkness that overwhelms my soul.
Lately, God has been reminding me of simple truths. Some of them surprised me. I have been clinging to the promises found in His Word, and if I’m honest, some days, that’s all that gets me through. As sons and daughters, we are holy, set apart, loved, chosen, and forgiven. But there are days, weeks, and months when I feel like anything but those things. So, if you’re finding yourself in a similar place, here are a few truths that I pray God uses to encourage you right where you’re at.
1. It's More Common Than We Think
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on
