Seeking What I Cannot See
A devotion.
Sometimes it is hard to sense the presence of God. In this devotion I go back to my childhood. As a toddler I simply couldn’t perceive the world in the same way my older brothers could. Now, as an adult I sometimes struggle to recognize the presence of the Divine.
Going up that Hill
A devotion.
Sometimes you aren’t ready to understand a lesson. In group therapy I heard the same thing over and over again. It took me 13 years to fully grasp the lesson that a counselor had imparted.
“I’m not doing well.” is different from being “unwell.”
A devotion.
In my journey to manage my mental health and explore spirituality, I encountered moments of intense emotion. Early recovery was difficult because I couldn’t distinguish emotion and spirituality from the symptoms of my mental health condition. My psychiatrist advised against pathologizing spiritual experiences. We will do this while reflecting on the scene at Lazarus’ crypt.
Asking for Help
A devotion.
I never wanted help until I decided I needed it. The following describes my life prior to recovery, how dire things were and for how long, yet I didn’t seek assistance. My apartment was condemnable numerous times in my life due to my mental health condition, but I had no desire to ask for help. I was on the brink of physical and mental collapse constantly. I avoided reaching out. Why?
Read on to discover the journey of faith and seeking assistance in the midst of a mental health crisis.
When Too Much Help is Detrimental
A devotion.
This week I openly share my experiences with multiple mental health crises, shedding light on the overwhelming offers of help and unsolicited advice I encountered. Drawing parallels to Peter’s spiritual conversion of 3000 people in Acts, I explore the misconception that church communities can provide instant solutions to mental wellness. Join me in discovering the importance of grace and a gradual healing process in effective mental health outreach.