Excerpted from Billy Graham Evangelical
Association:
. . . when troubles come . . . sing his
praises with much joy.
—PSALM 27: 5-6 (TLB)
Christians are not altogether immune from
depression.
The fact is: the trend of events and the
mounting tide of evil are enough to give one sobering thoughts—Christian or
not. David, the sweet singer of Israel, was not always on top of his
depression. Sometimes his glad song was turned into a depressive mourning. “My
tears have been my meat day and night, while continually they say unto me,
Where is thy God? Why art thou cast down, O my soul, and why art thou
disquieted in me?” I find that the cure for depression is praise. In other
words: be so busy counting your blessings, that thoughts of gloom and despair
will be crowded out.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Thank You, heavenly Father, for the
Psalms which help me see that even in the depths David talked with You.
Whatever my circumstances, I will learn to praise You.
AMEN.
