Many Christians live with what is called a gap in the gospel; In other words, they know the truths of faith, they admit to believing in the truths of our future hope of what is to come, but they lose their personal experience of connecting them. truths so that they can live a life of hope in the present. Many of us know the great truths of the Bible, but we find very little real meaning for everyday life and its concerns. So how can we help those of us who suffer from all kinds of depression and other mental health problems Here are some tips (not an exhaustive list):
1. Try to gain as much knowledge as possible on the subject in question. Here are some good books. ” Does the believer also suffer from depression?By David Murray. ? Depression: the dark night of the soul?By Ed Welch. Relevant articles in conselhobiblico. com.
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- Do you assume that this is caused by a specific personal sin?It’s a common reaction.
- We don’t assume the same thing when people have cancer or some other disease.
- Don’t take personal sin when people are depressed.
- Very pious people (including many shepherds) often suffer from depression.
- Sometimes it can be a demonic attack.
3. Check the depth, size, and extent of symptoms. Feeling depressed and having a bad day is not the same as being depressed. Take the time to listen to the person and don’t make thoughtless judgments.
4. Looking for drugs and we don’t rule it out? We often make recommendations too quickly. Everyone prescribes and we must not rush to do it. This should be thought of and discussed carefully. Sometimes the drug can be a good stabilizer, it opens a window for advice and help, but antidepressants are not the ultimate solution.
Being open to different approaches, both for cause and healing, is not just an assisted approach. Some people just need to adjust their lifestyle a little bit; others may need serious medical attention.
6. Give hope, spread the hope of the gospel. It is biblical, Christians suffer in this fallen world. Almost everyone is better. Stay with the person and offer encouragement. God can be glorified even in the darkest moments (Psalm 27: 13-14).
7. Involve your family and friends to the greatest extent possible Make sure the person has a support network around them, routine, relaxation, recreation, rest and redefining priorities.
8. Restore spiritual disciplines. Usually, the person cannot benefit from reading the Bible. Start small, a verse and short sentences telling you how you feel. Take it to objective truths that are not affected by what we feel on a given day.
By: Mez McConnell. © 2015 20schemes. Original: How do we treat our “problem people”?
Translation: Eulina and Juan Siqueira. Critic: Vinicius Musselman Pimentel. © 2014 Faithful Ministérium. All rights reserved. Website: MinisterioFiel. com. br. Original: How can you help Christians in your church with depression?