Susan Komo

Image Credit: PhotoGranary / Lightstock.com “Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For He wounds, but He also binds up; He injures, but His hands also heal.” – Job 5:17-18 If I’m honest, discipline is not something I naturally welcome. Like most people, I love God’s blessings. I love answered prayers, seasons of peace, and moments when everything seems to be falling into place. But correction? That’s much harder to embrace.

Image Credit: WPixz / Shutterstock.com It’s completely natural to have questions about faith and mental health, especially when you’re feeling down. You might wonder, “Why can’t I just snap out of this?” or “Does God love me if I feel this way?” The big question many find hard to voice is: “Does God even care about my depression?” If you’ve ever wrestled with these feelings, know that you’re certainly not alone.

Image credit: Paul shuang /Shutterstock.com There comes a moment in almost every believer’s life when they quietly ask God: “Lord… what do You want from me?” Not because they want religion or rules but because they know deep inside that there must be more to life than simply existing, surviving, chasing temporary things, and repeating empty cycles. Many people spend years pursuing their own desires, only to discover that success without God still feels empty.