Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Loving Jesus doesn't cure depression...

This morning, I saw this article in my news feed and was struck by it, Megachurch pastor in Southern California known for his mental health advocacy died by suicide.

I am the son of a preacher and have my own opinions of those that serve in ministry. But it is a good reminder of the pain of depression.  He spoke for years about his struggle with depression and mental illness. For someone in his position to bring it out in the open is fantastic.  I have to hide behind an anonymous blog to do it so I admire this guy.

But the line in the article really struck a chord with me "Loving Jesus doesn't cure depression".  Truer words have never been spoken.

Often, I read some bullshit article about how going for a walk or getting coffee with a friend will help you out of depression and while that may be true for mild, periodic depression, you wouldnt suggest that for someone with cancer.  Someone that lost a job or a loved one, sure.  But someone struggling with serious mental illness, they need real help.

Talk to a doctor, a nurse, or a teacher.  Someone you trust, and I am not referring to the bartender.  Or call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.  

Don't do this alone.  

1 comment:

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