Depression 7 min read·By Dr. Sharen May
Walking Out of the Dark: Hope in Depression
Depression lies about your worth and your future. Here is how to take the next small, faithful step.
Depression is heavy, and it is not a character flaw. Even Elijah, after a great victory, sat under a tree and asked to die.
Notice how God cared for him first physically — rest and food — before anything else. Your body matters to your soul's recovery.
Small faithful steps count: a short walk, one verse, one honest conversation. Momentum is built, not summoned.
If you are in crisis, reach out to a professional today. Hope is real, and help is part of how it reaches you.
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