Wisdom Challenge: Day 6
A little sleep, a little slumber,
Proverbs 6:10-11 (TS2018)
a little folding of the hands to sleep–
So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler,
and your need as an armed man.
Today’s verse inspired me to write about depression…
A poetic excerpt:
Imagine being sad that you woke up in the morning.
Imagine laying there on your side thinking about all the things you had planned to accomplish throughout the day.
But screw it; I’ll just call out from work, no one likes me there anyway.
Imagine seeing a text from someone you care about wishing you a happy day. Their kindness makes you a little angry; it’s annoying that they enjoy your presence.
Why can’t they see how much of a horrible person I am? Maybe if I ignore them they’ll go away like everyone else does.
Imagine getting out of bed just to let the dog out– you don’t open any windows and walk past a sink full of dishes that’s been building up all week.
Imagine opening the back door from the side to avoid being harassed by sunlight and closing it again promptly.
*deeply sighs*
Imagine walking back through the kitchen towards your bedroom, barefoot on cold hardwood floors.
I should eat something but then I’d have to wash dishes. Screw it I’ll just have bread.
Imagine taking two bites from a slice of Nature’s Own and throwing it in the garbage.
Actually I’m not hungry.
Imagine seeing the dying houseplant in the corner shadows. It just needs a little water but you ignore it like your friend.
I’m just tired.
Imagine getting back in bed until your head is hazy– dozing in and out of trancelike slumber but only feeling more tired.
Imagine your dreams passing you by. Imagine your goals running out of time. Imagine your relationships evaporating like a mist.
Just a taste of being depressed…
Dear depressed person,
The Enemy wants to isolate you; to get you alone and trapped in your head.
It's not your fault what happened to you. The things you believe about yourself are lies; and the only way to break this destructive cycle is to face them.
Yahuah (God) forgives you, and now you must forgive yourself.
Your purpose is great. You can overcome this...
Whatever it is.
Sincerely,
Someone who cares
2 responses to “Ballad of a Depressed Person”
Praying for comfort, relief, and healing for anyone who may be experiencing depression or any other mental illness. There is someone who cares.
Amen, thank you Tarsha!