This image was from soulselfliving.com and I try to look at this everyday.

One of my friends was trying to help her friend who is suffering with depression. Her friend doesn’t even want to get out of bed every day. I was trying to give advice but the only thing I could think of was this image: “Let go and let God”. I’m a “what if” and “worst case scenario” type worrier and pessimist. I wanted to tell this depressed person: “Look, your life and circumstances are depressing to you, but worst case scenario, you die. So accept that. What do you accomplish by being depressed and miserable until you die, whenever that will be. Why not just enjoy living until you die? Why not just turn it all over to God? He will either change your circumstances or help you find peace of mind and strength to handle your circumstances, to make something good from them. But in the meantime, you won’t be in bed depressed. What will that accomplish? As Jesus said, ‘Matthew 6:²⁷ And which of you by worrying can add a single day to his life’s span? ‘ This is not about being saved from your sins This is about trusting God to be with you every moment. Hebrews 6:5 for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you,” ⁶ so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. what will man do to me?” Worst case scenario again: All that can happen is that your circumstances might kill you or someone might kill you. If you believe in Jesus, you will live even if you die physically. John 11:²⁵ Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; the one who believes in Me will live, even if he dies, ²⁶ and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.” Death is inevitable. So why not just turn things over to God, trust in Jesus as your friend and savior and just try to enjoy life every day until you do die? Get out of bed and find happy things to do. Go help people who are hurting or struggling in the name of Jesus.?

So there you go. BTW do I practice what I preach? Not as much as I should. That is why I look at this image above every day and try to turn things over to God. It seems that when I do, I an feel a sense of relief exhaling from my mouth and my whole body. I hope if you are struggling with depression or unhappiness that you will try this.