Post by Betty on Dec 27, 2006 14:34:34 GMT -5
Be Strong, Be Strong, Be Strong
Author: Woodrow Kroll
Tony Beckett
Haggai 1-2, Revelation 17
Key Verse: Haggai 2:4
Depression, it is said, has become the common
cold of the mind. In spite of so many blessings
and so many benefits, people still struggle with
depression. When we are "down" emotionally or
mentally, it can even pull us down physically.
In the days of Haggai the people were
discouraged. Why? Among other things, the new
temple they had built was inferior to the old
one. One of the common effects of depression was
evident-their initiative was stifled. Depressed
people often slow down, even stop altogether.
Having lost their motivation, they sit. And the
longer they sit, the more depressed they get.
God gave very specific instruction to His people,
instruction that can help us. He said first, "Be
strong." Then He said, "Be strong." After that He
said, "Be strong." Mark it in Haggai 2:4. Three
times God says, "Be strong." That is spiritually
based emotional resolve! It's not psychological
self-help talk but divine instruction. It is also
something that we must determine to do, to be
strong.
God instructed one other thing-"work." This was
not a "don't just sit there, do something" kind
of instruction. It is amazing how much healing
can take place when we start being constructive
again.
Don't miss the bottom line. God said, "For I am
with you." His presence indeed makes all the
difference.
Is something depressing you? Then decide what you
can do about it! Work on it, remembering that God
is with you.
____________________________________________________________
Author: Woodrow Kroll
Tony Beckett
Haggai 1-2, Revelation 17
Key Verse: Haggai 2:4
Depression, it is said, has become the common
cold of the mind. In spite of so many blessings
and so many benefits, people still struggle with
depression. When we are "down" emotionally or
mentally, it can even pull us down physically.
In the days of Haggai the people were
discouraged. Why? Among other things, the new
temple they had built was inferior to the old
one. One of the common effects of depression was
evident-their initiative was stifled. Depressed
people often slow down, even stop altogether.
Having lost their motivation, they sit. And the
longer they sit, the more depressed they get.
God gave very specific instruction to His people,
instruction that can help us. He said first, "Be
strong." Then He said, "Be strong." After that He
said, "Be strong." Mark it in Haggai 2:4. Three
times God says, "Be strong." That is spiritually
based emotional resolve! It's not psychological
self-help talk but divine instruction. It is also
something that we must determine to do, to be
strong.
God instructed one other thing-"work." This was
not a "don't just sit there, do something" kind
of instruction. It is amazing how much healing
can take place when we start being constructive
again.
Don't miss the bottom line. God said, "For I am
with you." His presence indeed makes all the
difference.
Is something depressing you? Then decide what you
can do about it! Work on it, remembering that God
is with you.
____________________________________________________________
