Jane Springer


Feeling Sad, Discouraged, or Depressed

Here is another day when I am tired and sad.  My brother-in-law passed away, I had a long trip away for a horse show and not much rest, and my husband has been gone for almost a week.  One thing I know to do is to rest.  It’s mandatory for me.  My spirits always plummet when I am overtired.  In my heart, I know that the only thing that will really soothe me is finding a scripture that speaks to me.  I have read this one before and it always suits my mood.

Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God! Psalm 42:5-6

When my tank is empty I know that God will fill it up again with His presence and His comfort. So I will put my hope in Him who loves me and gives me strength.  I praise Him with all my heart and pray that He will lift me up as He has so many times before.  Thank you, God for walking this walk with me.