Hey everyone, with May being Mental Health awareness month, Pastor Gary and Daniel Mamora wanted to go in depth go in depth about the mental health crisis, what they’ve experienced serving both on and off the mission field, how to reach out to those around you who may be struggling in silence, and how ultimately the path to healing is through remembering the love Christ has for us, that He was willing to die so that we may live with Him.
Mental Health struggles are a hard subject for many to talk about, with many believing it is because of a lack of faith. Struggling with Depression is not a sin, but a sign of the fallen world we live in. Some can feel alone, others have experienced tragedies beyond what can be bear. The Enemy himself can even use depression as a tactic to keep a person from the Lord, deceiving them into believing they are not good enough.
It is those times when we are brought to our lowest that we need the love of God most in our lives, not denying the struggle but embracing the God who suffered and was tempted alongside us. Jesus wept just as we weep, His soul was sorrowful, even unto death. (Matthew 26:38) Mental health may be a battle that we fight our whole lives, but we have a Great God that fights with us!
If you know anyone struggling, reach out to them, listen to their struggles and let them know they are not alone. Please feel free to share the video, leave us a comment and check out more of God Stories, where we work to have real and meaningful conversations with Christ at the center.
