Baptist Guilt
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Isn't it wonderful to know an Almighty God who can do so many powerful acts, and yet respond ever so gently to our frail human spirit? That still small voice became a beacon for Elijah. The man of God had become fearful of the one thing so many of us face. The feeling of being alone. Christians need never fear desertion for God is always there. However, most of us desire the presence of others, and even need to depend on others in order to cope with our daily lives. We, being human, depend on sight and substance in order to believe. Hebrews 11:1 tells us "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Elijah couldn't see the seven thousand in Israel, "the ones whose knees have not bowed unto Baal," but the reassurance of God's still small voice gave him the faith he needed. That whisper gave him the courage to leave the darkness of that cavern and come down from the mountain. God's hope for Elijah was to further his ministry and bring God's wayward people back to Him. I make this point because, while going through my darkest times, I couldn't seem to gain comfort from the ones I loved. The only comfort I seemed to receive came from God through prayer and the reading of His word. Folks, that takes faith. The inability to see God, coupled with the fear in knowing something is not quite right mentally can be overwhelming. When that feeling comes look to His word. Find those stories of Elijah, David, Paul, and many others and use them as a springboard to empower your personal relationship with the Father. He will send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit. Speaking from experience, believe me you don't have to be a mighty prophet for that "still small voice" to be heard.
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About the Book
This book was written in order to share with readers there is hope in overcoming bouts of depression and anxiety. Specifically using the teachings of God’s holy word to encourage and uplift fellow believers who may be feeling less than themselves. This book was designed to speak to not only those suffering from depression, but to others as well. The audience of Christian leaders, family, friends, and co-workers alike who may have difficulty understanding the illness and what it is doing to their loved one. It offers ways to support and not condemn the person experiencing those feelings. The religious sects and its counterparts often place such a stigma on mental illness, that it makes it extremely difficulty for the victim to accept the fact they are suffering, and more importantly get the help they need. This book will hopefully break down those walls between religion and mental illness. We as Christians must learn to love and to not condemn, just as Christ himself has done. Sometimes being told anxiety is sin by spiritual leaders will produce the natural response of denial. Thus, allowing the darkness of depression to send fellow believers “over the edge.” This short revelation is designed to let others suffering from depression know they are not alone, and that God loves them and will never leave them in their helpless state.
About the Author
Raised in a small Appalachian farming community, the author grew up in the Baptist faith. As a Registered Nurse she shares her love for God by taking care of others. Experiencing for herself the weight of anxiety and depression, she shares her unique outlook with others in hopes that they too will become aware of their need for God while coping with mental illness.