Religion & Spirituality
Major Depressive Disorder is the “common cold” of mental illness in America, impacting over 17 million people. It affects how we feel, think and behave, and is usually accompanied with unexpressed sadness, hurt, anger, disappointment, fear or guilt. And guess what? Women are nearly twice as likely as men to have depression. This is why we're doing this series! Women are drowning in depression and we want to bring HOPE! This week, Tracy gives us an incredible teaching on how we can not only get help, but also how we can DARE TO HOPE.BE IN THE WORD:"I waited patiently for the Lord.He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on a rock and He gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord." (Psalm 40:1-3)“I well remember my affliction and my soul is downcast within me, Yet I call this to mind and I dare to hope because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him. The Lord is good to those who hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.” (Lamentations 3:19)“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been promised to him." (Romans 4:17)BE EDUCATED:When Your Body Gets the Blues by Marie-Annette Brown.Grieving Like God by Betsy Barber, professor at Biola University.BE DOERS, NOT JUST HEARERS:What can you dare to hope for?What steps can you take today to get hope? Reach out, call your doctor, find a professional counselor?Past episodes with Tracy HurstBe Healthy, Part 1Be Healthy, Part 2Conquering Depression, Part 1Conquering Depression, Part 2Emotional Wellness, Part 1Emotional Wellness, Part 2For more resources, make sure to visit our website.You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Join our Be Together Community! It’s a private Facebook group where we gather regularly to encourage, uplift and pray for one another. Click here to join!