RECENTLYI am in absolute amazement over the grace & love of our Lord Jesus Christ - His provision in just incomprehensible in every sense.
Okay, you remember the coffee story (if not please see my last post)... well, unfortunately, the coffee pot did not survive. Water must have gotten into its electronics; it just beeps & beeps & beeps but won't make a drop of coffee.
I've been really (really) down lately. Depression is something I've been battling for years now & I am just at a loss. If any of you have been clinincally depressed, or know anyone who has or is, you know that the longer it lasts the harder it gets to keep going. I guess all struggles are that way, aren't they. It's so hard not to feel defeated when circumstances and situations don't seem to get any better. It's been hard for me to even read my Bible let alone get anything out of what I'm reading. (And this is not like me at all.)
Well, the Wonderful Lord in His infinite wisdom has provided me with a book that is really helping me a lot. And this is The Rest of the Story...
About 2 weeks ago I won a free e-book from Cindy Rushton. She drew my name from the names of everyone who posted a comment at her blog. She has been my homeschool mentor since we started about 4 years ago & I consider her a cherished friend even though we don't really know one another. I'm at a definite advantage because of her ministry. She has really put her life out there to encourage women & from her podcast with Lucia Claborn I discovered that Cindy has been through depression and she has come through victorious! So, I emailed her & asked her if she has written anything about her struggle with depression and what she learned (she is a wonderful Bible teacher if you didn't know). I told her that if she has, I would like that book for my free e-book if possible. Guess what showed up in my email box the day after my coffee pot died?
Oops! My Cup is Empty...and My Coffee Pot is Broke!
Bible Study in E-book Format by Cindy Rushton
Do not ever try to tell me that Jesus doen't love to laugh!!!
It's a Bible Study on the life of Hannah. I've only just begun it but I'm amazed at the hope I feel just knowing that the Lord is right there looking out for me. He orchestrated this situation to get my attention because he knew how apathetic I have been feeling. He is concerned with my well-being & He will not allow me to stay in this place. Praise His Holy Name!!!
Thank you Cindy & Lucia. Thank you to all of you who have lifted me up and prayer.
Much Love,
Kerri
who is infinitely amazed at His love & His grace
Very cool.
Praying for you...lots...
Love,
Marsha
This is my first time to your blog. I loved your coffee story. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who does things like that!
I can really understand your feelings about your depression. I have been coming out of one that I have had for several years now. I didn't know until last summer just how bad it had been. But God is so good and faithful to provide help for us in our times of need, even though His timetable is so much different than ours. It has just been in the past couple of months that it has seemed to me that I have come out of the fog and am now seeing and understanding clearly for the first time in a very long time. It's a wonderful feeling. One of these days I'm going to write about it on my blog. I will admit that I have been on medication for my depression and that has been a great help. However, more than anything God has been the one to orchestrate the healing I have been and am experiencing. There is hope!
Linda Muse
I had trouble with depression when I was in highschool, and while I still get down sometimes, I have never had the same experience with depression as I did then. I know that has only been due to the fact that God has me in His hands.
I'll be praying for you.
Karen
Much love,
Michele