Depression

John 16:24
"Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name:  ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full."

Often, we Christians depend on our own strength to lead us through troubling times. If we exclude God from our needs, how can we expect Him to help us in times of distress? The LORD commands us to depend on Him completely. If we learn to depend on Him, we will not be so hasty to turn to other people as soon as the worst happens. The LORD should be the first that we turn to when we need encouragement or comfort. Though we cannot hear God's voice, we can certainly experience His leading and guidance. If we ask God for the power to overcome our anguish and believe that He will, we will receive His blessing and the joy that He promises to provide. Depression can be a struggle that will cause us to stumble spiritually and emotionally if we allow it to by not fully depending on God's strength and His supreme power.