I was reading a blog I just barely found this afternoon and this post here stood out to me.
http://makingahome-pa.blogspot.com/search/label/anxiety%3B%20depressionI have suffered with depression nearly my entire life. It's been worse since I became an adult, much worse. I've added anxiety since becoming an adult as well. Because of this, this post really spoke to me. I'd like to highlight a scripture reference she made:
1 Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
Psalm 144:1-2
I cross referenced it to this:
32 For who is God, save the Lord? and who is a rock, save our God?
33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
34 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet: and setteth me upon my high places.
35 He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
2 Samuel 22:32-36
I had never thought that maybe this trial I've had for most of my life might be preparing me for something, a way to see light even in dark times or a way to learn how to put trust in the Lord when everything feels impossible. And maybe it's not for me; it could be another lesson entirely. This is something I will be praying about and listening for over the next few days.