Category Archives: Depression

THERE IS HOPE…

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Noelene

The last word Jesus spoke on the cross was tetelestai which translated means “it is finished” in Greek. Jesus put an end to all sin, all shame, and all guilt with that one word. As human beings we define ourselves with one … Continue reading →

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SPIRITUAL MALAISE…

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Noelene

For the past few weeks I have been suffering from  ‘spiritual malaise’. I love the word malaise as it describes exactly how I have been feeling – ‘dissatisfied, unhappy but feel unable to change, not knowing what is wrong’. The … Continue reading →

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COMBATING DEPRESSION

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Noelene

A wise person once told me to go and read Lamentations 3:17-26 whenever depression or sadness or hopelessness or despair overcame me. I thought they were joking because the writer of Lamentations, Jeremiah, is known as the ‘weeping prophet’ and … Continue reading →

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A ‘PRISONER OF HOPE’

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Noelene

If you are feeling discouraged, filled with despair, if you have lost hope that nothing will go right again in your life, if the future looks bleak then meditate on these words in Zechariah 9:8 where God says: “I will … Continue reading →

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When Jesus looks at you, what does He see?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Noelene

When Jesus looks at you, what does He see? If He was to walk into the room where you are now, climb into the car you are driving right now, start walking next to you as you take your daily … Continue reading →

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I am because you are…

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Noelene

I am because You are.  We are because God is. On Mother’s Day this year, one of my daughter’s gave me a mug on which was written “I am because you are”.  She is in this world because I gave … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on reaching rock bottom…

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Noelene

There is something quite liberating about reaching rock bottom. You cannot fall any further. This thought struck me as I was sitting in church yesterday morning.  When we reach rock bottom, when we find ourselves constantly repeating – “I can’t … Continue reading →

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HE WILL SEE US THROUGH…

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Noelene

Whatever you may be going through at the moment, hold onto this promise from God: “…He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us…” He will deliver us from our circumstances … Continue reading →

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STOP REJECTING YOURSELF…

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Noelene

“Over the years, I have come to realize that the greatest trap in our life is not success, popularity, or power, but self-rejection”  –  Henri Nouwen When will you start believing and acknowledging the fact that because of the Cross you have no … Continue reading →

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FORGIVENESS…

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Noelene

God is so gracious. In Psalm 145 we are advised, “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He will … Continue reading →

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