Comments on: Why the long face? http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/2008/10/30/why-the-long-face/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:28:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jeremiah Shackelford http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/2008/10/30/why-the-long-face/comment-page-1/#comment-8441 Jeremiah Shackelford Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:19:04 +0000 http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/?p=345#comment-8441 Hey you/me I'm sorry to hear that things are looking so bleak. Reading this reminds me so much of my own struggles. One thing that has helped me was discovering that so many spiritual struggles are also mixed up with elusive physical troubles that're sometimes not as noticeable as their effect on our outlook is. I think depression is tool used to bring us down (along with guilt), to discourage us and make us less effective. Taking advantage of the tools that are available to counter depression (including medication) is something that has changed my life for the better. Obviously there is no substitute for spiritual healing, but even Paul had a physician. Just a thought. Hope things look brighter. Hey you/me
I’m sorry to hear that things are looking so bleak. Reading this reminds me so much of my own struggles. One thing that has helped me was discovering that so many spiritual struggles are also mixed up with elusive physical troubles that’re sometimes not as noticeable as their effect on our outlook is. I think depression is tool used to bring us down (along with guilt), to discourage us and make us less effective. Taking advantage of the tools that are available to counter depression (including medication) is something that has changed my life for the better. Obviously there is no substitute for spiritual healing, but even Paul had a physician. Just a thought. Hope things look brighter.

]]> By: Dave Goodrich http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/2008/10/30/why-the-long-face/comment-page-1/#comment-8413 Dave Goodrich Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:28:19 +0000 http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/?p=345#comment-8413 I share in this sentiment with a deep connection to the words. I share in this sentiment with a deep connection to the words.

]]> By: ChrisDennis http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/2008/10/30/why-the-long-face/comment-page-1/#comment-8412 ChrisDennis Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:05:16 +0000 http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/?p=345#comment-8412 Daniel, you are an encouragement. Thanks! Daniel, you are an encouragement. Thanks!

]]> By: Gretchen http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/2008/10/30/why-the-long-face/comment-page-1/#comment-8411 Gretchen Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:15:20 +0000 http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/?p=345#comment-8411 Daniel, thank you for sharing what's on your heart. I think that the times will not get much better but you are right about the need to look to the God for our sustenance. I struggle with this as well and pray that God would help me become a person that can be strong through trials. Life has been so cushy for me (and most of America) and I haven't had to give of myself much. These are weaknesses that I hope will be refined as life goes on. Oh, and sometimes I wish that Chris and I were where you and Bethany are. On a farm with your own veggies, eggs and chicken... and lots of space! Daniel, thank you for sharing what’s on your heart. I think that the times will not get much better but you are right about the need to look to the God for our sustenance. I struggle with this as well and pray that God would help me become a person that can be strong through trials. Life has been so cushy for me (and most of America) and I haven’t had to give of myself much. These are weaknesses that I hope will be refined as life goes on.
Oh, and sometimes I wish that Chris and I were where you and Bethany are. On a farm with your own veggies, eggs and chicken… and lots of space!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/2008/10/30/why-the-long-face/comment-page-1/#comment-8410 Jeff Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:45:53 +0000 http://www.tech-samaritan.org/blog/?p=345#comment-8410 Hey Daniel, Thanks for your honesty. I'm right there with ya. I feel selfishness overtaking me as well at times. A good place to be, though, as God can really mold you. Hey Daniel,

Thanks for your honesty. I’m right there with ya. I feel selfishness overtaking me as well at times. A good place to be, though, as God can really mold you.

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