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You are doing a grand work hear brother and if Paul could speak to you this is what he would say

15 That is why I also, since I have heard of the faith YOU have in the Lord Jesus and toward all the holy ones, 16 do not cease giving thanks for YOU. I continue mentioning YOU in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give YOU a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the accurate knowledge of him; 18 the eyes of YOUR heart having been enlightened, that YOU may know what is the hope to which he called YOU, what the glorious riches are which he holds as an inheritance for the holy ones, 19 and what the surpassing greatness of his power is toward us believers. Eph 1:15,18

Being anxious can rob us of all our strength. Whatever type of problem we may be facing, there is a positive side. One-man views a pint of beer half empty the other half full, another man says there is light at the end of the tunnel, another says but there could be a train coming. How we view our problem is vitally important. I know you are a mature brother yet we still need to be reminded by our Lord how to think. Notice what Paul said here and take it personally please.
. “Do not be anxious over anything,” the apostle Paul admonished, “but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6, 7)

Paul was well qualified to say the above and at times he needed a little word from his brothers. Remember Paul was beset by “anxiety for all the congregations.” (2 Corinthians 11:28) Jesus was in such agony on the night preceding his death that “his sweat became as drops of blood falling to the ground.” (Luke 22:44) Even Jesus needed to be helped with words from an angel.

King David wrote: “When my disquieting thoughts became many inside of me, your own consolations began to fondle my soul.” (Psalm 94:19) “consolations” are to be found where, in the Bible? Regularly consulting the Bible will help to preserve the peace of the Christ in your heart.

“Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.” (Psalm 55:22)

You are valued here and many will pray for you even though they don’t say it. So ““Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; he will come and save you.”—Isa. 35:3, 4

Keep up the good work in the Lord brother.

sorri to hear your struggling Seraphim-

I think its ok to be depressed - usually its the mind and emotions way of telling us to slow down or let go of something we are attached too

i have struggled with depression all my life - and have learned how to manage it

the last few years i found gardening really theraputic - i even heard a news item that there are certain chemicals in soil that help people with depression

I said a prayer for you

hang in there brother

much christian love :friends:

Hi, Brian. :) My prayers always include all of our brotherhood. So, please know that you are already included.

:friends: Much Christian Love, :giverose:

your friend and brother, ... isomam