Category: Depression

My Singleness Bargain

8/1/2015

My Bargain With God

When I realized that my singleness was going to last years longer than I anticipated, I made a bargain with God.

“For as long as I am single, I desire only this: Let my singleness be more productive and glorifying to You than if I were married. Only let me marry when my marriage will serve You better.”

It sounded spiritual, but it was really a cry of desperation. If I can’t be married and fulfill my greatest desire, I want to know that my singleness is worth something. I’m so terrified of wasting my life.

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5 Ways to Minister to a Friend Who Is Depressed

1/16/2015

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Note: I intend this as a follow-up to "What Do I Do If I'm Depressed? A Christian Perspective."

If you have a friend who struggles with depression, either as a temporary phase or as a recurring problem, here are five ways to be a good friend.

Acknowledge her feelings.

Often, we want our friend to just be happy. When she can't be, it's natural to try to "fix" whatever is wrong with her. But, first, we have to realize we can't fix her. Only God can.

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My Singleness Bargain﻿

My Bargain With God

5 Ways to Minister to a Friend Who Is Depressed

Acknowledge her feelings.

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Meet Yaasha

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My Singleness Bargain