Depression: The Neverending Battlefield

Growing up I struggled with depression. In the past I refuted every negative thought with something positive. But then high school graduation came and went. Everyone had high expectations of me but non were my desires, non pursued my dreams. I sunk deeper into depression and became suicidal.  I remember laying on the floor of my room, thinking of all the ways I could end my life. But I love Jesus and all that He's done for me, especially laying down His own life for mine. My desire to let God decide when to call me home is stronger than my desire to end my life. So I created a new motto; one step at a time, one day at a time. It isn't easy but my life is better and I feel stronger emotionally for fighting this battle. God gave me the strength to pick myself up off the floor every time I sunk into the pit and He still does. He is my strength and my refuge. He may not take away our pain but He most definitely carries us through. All we gotta do is ask.