Tag Archives: Despair

Victory over bitterness and despair

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Joseph’s story teaches us how to protect our hearts from the poison of bitterness and the prison of despair. Continue reading →

Posted in Bitterness, Despair, feeling hopeless, God's control, God's Heart, God's Love, God's power, God's Will, Hope?, Joseph's story, Mad at God, Questioning God, Seeing God, Seeking God, Walking with God | Tagged bitterness, Despair, Forgiveness, Joseph, life of Joseph, Story of Joseph, Suffering, Trials | Leave a comment

Depression – a balanced understanding

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

This is a good time to revisit and better understand the dark shadows of depression that creep over the souls of many. Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Depression, Despair, discouraged, Discouragement, Doctor, Holistic ministry, Loss, Medicine, Psychology, Sadness, Suicide, Wisdom | Tagged Death, Depression, Despair, loneliness, lonely, loss of hope, Suffering, Suicide, winter blues | Leave a comment

Great leaders battle depression

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Should the power of depression be more than ordinary, do to think that all is over with your usefulness. Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Christian Counselor, Counseling, Depression, Despair, discouraged, Discouragement, Encouragement, Loss, Sadness, Suicide | Tagged Depression, Despair, disappointment, feeling discouraged, fighting depression, Grief, hope for depressionn, loneliness, lonely, Loss, sad, Sadness | 1 Comment

The science of hope

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Intriguing look at hope and science. Hope is real, proven by science, and willpower is the switch (The right stimulus) that triggers this amazing ability to change for the better… Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Anxiety, Depression, Despair, feeling hopeless, Hope?, Neuroscience, Science | Tagged Despair, hope and the brain, loss of hope, power of hope, science of hope | 1 Comment

Four servants of God who battled fierce despair

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

Four servants of God. Each one reached an extremely low point in life. All of them felt that life was no longer worth living. Continue reading →

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Robin Williams’ most uncomfortable role

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Robin Williams was unique. Many people seemed to live inside him. He made so many laugh yet his death was so tragic.

When lost in despondency people feel unable to shake an outlook of despair… Continue reading →

Posted in Counseling, Depression, Despair, Robin Williams, Suicide | Tagged Depression, Despair, Robin Williams, Suicide | 4 Comments

Discouragement – a “dis” on courage

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

We cannot adequately encourage those who have lost perspective without discouraging them from a frame of mind that binds them to their discouragement. (Read it again).

Getting out of the fog of despondency often requires a little loving admonishment. Caring friends will cross this line with love and sensitivity when they sense we need a better perspective. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Attitude, Bitterness, Christian Counselor, Christian life, Christian worldview, Comfort, Complaceny, Complaining, Confession, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Faith, Holistic ministry, Joy | Tagged Counseling, dealing with discouragement, Depression, Despair, Discouraged | 4 Comments

Scene 1 – Life in a dysfunctional Family

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Joseph’s story teaches us how to protect our hearts from the poison of bitterness and the prison of despair. Continue reading →

Posted in Bitterness, Forgiveness, Joseph's story, Patience, Suffering, Trials | Tagged bitterness, Despair, Joseph's story | 2 Comments

A song for those who are suffering

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

“Why?” “The question that is never far away. But healing doesn’t come from the explained.” What a great truth about the place where ”the hurt and the Healer collide!“ This is the place “where Glory meets my suffering.“ I love so many lines … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Assurance, Broken Relationships, Comfort, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Evil in the world, Grieving, Loss, Love, Mistreated, Pain, Sadness, Suffering, Wisdom | Tagged Despair, Loss, Suffering | 1 Comment

Are you feeling down?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

I know what it feels like to battle discouragement. This is why I believe that encouraging discouraged people requires more than superficial hype. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Assurance, Comfort, Contentment, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Emotions, Encouragement, Gospel, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Joy, Meaning of life, Scripture, Spiritual transformation | Tagged Depression, Despair, Discouraged, feel hopeless, Hope | 2 Comments