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Thursday, April 12, 2007
 
Weak and in Darkness

Dear faithful ladies, please uphold me while my faith seems weak and darkness threatens to overcome me. I have emailed previously (under heading Stream of Income). Our financial cirumstances have not changed; if anything, they have worsened as the bank warns of foreclosure. My depression has spiralled. I took about 6 online tests yesterday - all recommended I seek immediate medical attention for "severely abnormal and clinical depression".

I don't want a doctor or pills - neither will change our circumstances. I need divine strength and a touch from a God who I know in my head is loving and faithful but my heart is aching as we feel like He hasn't heard our prayers and doesn't seem to care that within a few month we could lose everything. Literally, everything. I don't really have anyone to talk to about it, when I've tried I've received much judgement and condemnation. My husband keeps telling me to be positive and can't
understand the depth of pain. He feels I am bringing the family down and last week told me to 'either deal with it or leave'. I'm trying but just can't seem to pull myself together and get on with a happy face.

Please pray for me. I don't want to bring my family down anymore and I want to bless my husband, not irritate him.

Tracy

 
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Tracy, I will pray for you this morning. I know how bad we can feel when we bring the family down, and then bringing the family down makes us feel bad, so it can be a vicious circle of darkness that's hard to break out of. I pray that God will guide you to peace.

I do hope that you will reconsider seeing the doctor--not because I think you need to, but because it's best to educate yourself, not necessarily medicate. I have seen the affects of depression in myself and my family. I suffered severe depression about ten years ago, and it was terrifying, but I was able to get through it, and you can too, with God's help.

I'll be praying.
 
I to have suffered from depression and failing finances and I know how terrifying that is...I am praying for you this morning....but I will share with you something that I shared with my sister......when your seretonin is low it's like your car being low on oil....your car won't run properly and neither will your brain function properly without some intervention...it doesn't mean that you have to rely on the medication...it just helps you to get through a rough patch...it won't change your circumstances....but it will help you cope better...God in his infinite wisdom gave us doctors that can help us when things go wrong in our bodies...if you are uncomfortable with the regular doctor maybe try a naturopathic doctor. I know from experience that it's hard to go to get help for this kind of condition but you will never regret it....I am praying for you and your family!
Thanks for having the courage to share...
Blessings
 
I am so sorry for this lonely, dark journey you are on right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I do believe you need to have someone you can go to personally. Is there a pastor or a close friend that can help counsel you and your husband together? Money issues can be so devestating. Continue seeking the Lord.
 
My precious sister, I know what it is like to be in the dark pit of depression. My heart hurts for you. Please consider seeing a Doctor, God blesses them with His knowledge, so that they can help us. I will be lifting you, and your family up in my prayers.
 
I will pray for you. I know what you are going through. God always provided just what I needed. Not everything but enough to keep us going. God has ALWAYS provided my family with enough.
Marsha
 
My dearest Tracy, you do not need to feel this way. What you are going through right now is from the devil. There is nothing Divine about your circumstances. The Lord tells you all throughout the New Testament that you already have the Power within you to pull yourself up and away from the depths that satan is pulling you into. When your husband says to be positive you need to heed those words - Prov.10:11 tells us "The mouth of the righteous is a well of life." What comes from your mouth is what you are calling into existance. Don't call it like you see it, "speak those things that be not as those they were" Romans 4:17. Tell the devil to take all of his circumstances back to hell with him where it came from. Prov.18:20 says "A man's stomach shall be stisfied from the fruit of his mouth." Again, what you say. You have all the strength you need inside you, it's called the Holy Spirit, and all you need to do is start speaking the "Truth"...which is what the Bible tells you. You must make the choice to NOT let the devil take reign in your life. Rebuke him, cast him out just like Jesus has told you to. Prov.22:21b "...That you may answer words of truth..."
 
Father, i lift up to you tracy and everything that she's going through now. Lord, nothing is impossible with you. you alone can deliver us from this darkness. Lord, i understand tracy all too well, her depression, her pain. Father, please comfort her and give her rest. you know what she needs at this point. i pray for deliverance. may she experience your miracle in her situation now. Father, i know that you don't intend to let us stay where we are now but you want to bless us and make our joy complete. Father, i trust that you will turn things around for tracy. thank you, God, for hearing our prayers. in Jesus' name i ask all these, amen.
 
Praying for you, sweet sister. May the Lord guide you to seek medical help for your depression if it's brain-related, but also to trust Jesus Christ through this difficult, rocky patch of road you're on. The Lord God will uphold you with His righteous right hand, and we are believing together for your family's provision. Each moment, just turn to Him. {{{Hugs}}} He is keeping you.
 
Tracy, Please read this aloud and receive it into your heart and life. Print it out and read it whenever you begin to feel that way.

I AM a child of the Most High God. I have His power on the inside of me, which means I have the ability to do whatever I need to do. In the name and the strength of Jesus Christ, I CAN overcome EVERY trial and accomplish things I NEVER thought possible. I WILL NOT shrink in fear when opportunities or even obstacles come my way. I WILL learn to RISE UP IN FAITH and become ALL God has created me to be. My promotion to a new level of joy, victory and peace in Jesus Christ is here today! I receive it in the name of Jesus Christ who loves me. Amen!
 
That was powerful Ann. Amen.
 
Please, please know that hearts who truly care are praying for you and for your family, and even if you don't feel like it, see the doctor anyway. I will be praying for you.
 
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