But, I am, however, going to expand on the idea of living a "new life" in the midst of depression, and what a better time than the start of the new year?
My new verse for every day is
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
-Psalm 118:24
I am going to plaster that verse everywhere I can in my dorm room, reminding me that every day indeed deserves a chance. And no matter the circumstances, should be rejoiced in.
I've noticed that since my medications have been taking effect, I have been full of so much happiness I can barely keep it in. I'm not sure if it's because I'm not being pressured by the many anxieties of school, or because things are working. We'll find out in a few weeks. In the mean time, I am enjoying living life on this "happy high"...
Things are by no means "all better" or perfect once again with my health. I wish they were, yes. But they aren't. In the mean time, I'm going to REJOICE. And be GLAD.
Because, even though I have an illness. I for one am thankful it can be treated. I for two am thankful it isn't going to kill me. I for three am thankful it doesn't cause any physical pain. For four I am thankful that it has taught me so much.
I could go on. But I won't. Those four give me reason enough to rejoice and be glad.
I know that sin and sadness still wallow in the world, so things aren't going to be perfect and there may be times where I am brought down. As I've said before, rough times especially bring me down more than they would a "normal" person. I'm going to try my best not to let them get to me, but, they may still at times. I still hope to find a reason to rejoice in all of those opportunities.
How about you? I challenge you to take my hand and endeavor the road ahead with me. Do you want to rejoice with me? Let's talk.
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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