As someone who has battled depression off and on for most of my life, I've always appreciated this statement:
"If you rearrange the letters in the word..."Depression" you'll get..."I Pressed On".
As a follower of Christ, I've learned that it's not just me "Pressing On" but It's The Lord through His Holy Spirit that strengthens and enables me to press on as I cannot do it alone.
It's The Lord Who has brought me through every battle with depression or any other battle. He's The One Who fights for me and has already won the battles. He's The One that has given me the strength and reason to get out of bed or to not stay in isolation during the seasons of battling depression. He's The One Who has kept me alive and not allowed me to make selfish decisions in my youth and early adulthood when I wanted life to end. He is my hope and strength.
He's The One Who has continually encouraged, strengthened, and spurred me on to keep on pressing on! I would not be here without Him and I would not make it through any storm or battle without Him.
I pray that no matter what you are facing, whether you battle depression or not, no matter what you face may you and I stand with Christ and truly know and say...."I Pressed On" because that's exactly what God wants us to do for His Kingdom, Glory, and our good.
May we always remember to thank Him for helping us overcome the battles because we'd be nowhere and defeated without Him.
Keep pressing on my friend!
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
PS. Keep living life on purpose for Him!
