O God, the heathen have come into your inheritance; they have defiled the holy temple; they have laid Jerusalem in ruins.
God! Barbarians have broken into your home, violated your temple, left Jerusalem a pile of rubble!
Depression is a tricky illness. It’s not your fault, but it is your fault. Genetic tendencies, learned ways of thinking, physical traumas, and life circumstances all contribute to it. The bad news is I unknowingly contributed to my illness; the good news is that by learning new ways of thinking and making other changes I can contribute to my healing. The problem is that they can both sound like bad news. This verse helps me recognize the aspects that are beyond my control. I never expected this and did not knowingly walk into it. Depression has defiled this holy temple and left me in ruins. That’s a fact regardless of where the fault lies.
Lord, I am in ruins. Guide my thoughts and actions so that I can rebuild and live the life you intended for me. Amen.
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