Depression in Ministry-When Darkness seems my closest Friend-Part 1
This article challenges common Christian myths about depression, showing that it is not a Western or faith-related failure but a universal human struggle. It explores how simplistic spiritual responses can harm those who are suffering and highlights the complex, deeply personal nature of depression. Focusing on Psalm 88, the article shows that Scripture itself gives voice to unresolved darkness and despair, offering permission to bring honest pain before God. Ultimately, it affirms that God understands human suffering, that honest lament is an act of faith, and that Christ stands with those who feel overwhelmed by darkness, even when hope feels distant.
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