{"chapter_no":"19","chapter_title":"Principles of Zion, Part XVI","book_id":"1","book_name":"Dream of the Pioneers","subchapter_no":"0","page_no":"114","page_number":"1","verses_count":0,"total_pages":8,"page_content":"
Depression, Fervent Prayer, Trials of Faith<\/i><\/p>
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Win the battle over depression through good works and good habits (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0220 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Choose hope over sadness. Choose love of life over despondency (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0220 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Don't suffer through depression unto death. Let the light of hope fill your soul in those \"I'm still alive!\" says the happy and grateful sufferer, after the bout with depression is \"I need you alive,\" says the Lord. \"Suicide is not all it's cracked up to be.\"<\/p> Don't commit sui. Side with the Lord and the Spirit will help lead you to a lasting cure for For every type of depression there are many possible cures. The Spirit knows them all. A suicide note that tells of your depression in life that went untreated.<\/p> A lifetime of service to others––that's why you should live (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-0617 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Seventy times seven––the number of people in the world you can help.<\/p> You look pretty miserable doing miracles in the lives of others, haha! Happiness for you Without the Spirit, life is almost unbearable. Take cover in the gospel. Pray for relief (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0612 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Surviving—sometimes that's the best you can do, and that's ok. Try to survive the great A man of God looks back on a long and difficult trial with a sense of relief and says, The word \"somehow\" in the above statement means faith, longsuffering, and the constant Greater spiritual strength and increased knowledge of God amidst the trial—that's what Let beautiful music lift you. Turn difficult days into happy days (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-1121 (Wed)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Change the subject. Get busy with something else. Run away from depression to safer Don't argue with the old ghosts of your soul. Leave the past behind and start anew.<\/p> Don't live a vodka life or you will suffer a vodka death (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-0617 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Depression instills within us a fear of mortality. It tears down our faith and makes us feel It doesn't need to be depression. The Comforter can help you change how you feel every Believe in God and your heart will heal.<\/p> Inside the presence of the Comforter is the healing touch.<\/p> The surprises we can do. You'll be happily surprised that you can actually overcome Happiness—I can guarantee it if you are obedient to me (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0704 (Mon)<\/span>, <\/span>WSE-MAIN<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Hold to dear life. Hold to love. Depression is not the solution to life's problems. Faith is (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-0915 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Problem solve for every trial of life that comes along. Problem solve in faith.<\/p> The Savior is the pathfinder, helping us make it through life's challenges. He is there Through this great trial you have faithfully endured, the Lord has given you the gift of \"Yes,\" says the faithful soul to the Lord, standing tall amidst the smoke, ashes, and I was on the road to emptiness when fulfillment came upon me. Being kind and helping Go wet your shoulder with the tears of others (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2022-0503 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Love is unfolding in your life. The kindness of others will fill you to the brim (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-0818 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> I've been trying to teach you so many things about eternal life and the joy of the Latter- Bring down the temperature. Reduce the fever of depression (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-0617 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> You're starting to feel love in your heart again. Depression is receding (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-0617 (Sun)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> The healing power of the Spirit––a salve for your wounds (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2016-1217 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> The Holy Ghost––the voice I hear when I'm in dire need (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2018-1025 (Thu)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Sunrise, sunset––the Comforter can remain with us all day long (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0715 (Sat)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Engage the battle with affliction head-on through serious prayer––exhaustive prayer hour The trial is severe. So, you better be kneeling as you pray.<\/p> Nights of depression. Nights of despair. Lord, I need Thee desperately. Every hour I need Pray yourself through it and don't let up. Pray through the trial morning, afternoon, Be sincere and use delicate words in your pleadings to the Lord (JRE Link<\/span>, <\/span>2017-0620 (Tue)<\/span>, <\/span>COM-STR2<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>.<\/p> Heavenly Father, please soften the affliction for me. Help me to find peace in Thee and Heavenly Father, help me to see my affliction through Thine eyes and with Thy greater Let your heart be pure, and the Lord will soften the affliction for you. Purify your heart