tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post3230147001342696701..comments2024-03-18T20:18:27.914-05:00Comments on Woman to Woman: Cancer, Depression and the ChristianJenifer Metzgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347866547000559113noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-59601440323129155362023-11-20T04:31:50.364-06:002023-11-20T04:31:50.364-06:00Currently going through this, it’s 5:30 am am I am...Currently going through this, it’s 5:30 am am I am in a state, having to go to work and not knowing how I’m going to get through the day. Trying to care about anything, I’m so glad I found this post Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-6069337819952882682017-09-06T19:36:01.001-05:002017-09-06T19:36:01.001-05:00Shari, I wasn't aware of your battle with can...Shari, I wasn't aware of your battle with cancer. I won't even pretend to understand what it must be like. Praying that the Great Physician brings you healing and the God of all Comfort comforts you.<br /><br />1 Peter 5:10 is one of my favorite verses, but I don't think I ever put it in the context of sickness. What an encouraging application.<br /><br />I so appreciated what you wrote about being a Christian and suffering with depression and/or anxiety. I have suffered with anxiety my entire life. Anxiety runs in our family. I too can feel ashamed for feeling that way or thinking what a poor testimony I am being. But God... It was anxiety that ultimately drew me to the Lord and keeps me close to Him. <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your journey and this encouragement.<br /><br />May the God of peace fill you with His peace.Karen Del Tattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534510202288836694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-38822656939277465902017-09-06T11:17:23.334-05:002017-09-06T11:17:23.334-05:00Thank you for sharing this. I can well imagine dep...Thank you for sharing this. I can well imagine depression as a part of cancer - I've had brushes with it in lesser health issues. The Psalms and other Scriptures are such balm for the soul. Looking forward to hearing more.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17848365749538505762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-73238138096575575802017-09-06T08:30:54.928-05:002017-09-06T08:30:54.928-05:00Praying for you, Shari! Many blessings!Praying for you, Shari! Many blessings!KellyRBakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542645011605890714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-26684661010618114372017-09-06T07:34:37.578-05:002017-09-06T07:34:37.578-05:00Shari, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing ...Shari, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story with us. I too have suffered from depression all of my life but don't admit it to many people because they don't believe me or think less of me, especially christians. But with what you are going through, you especially have every reason to be depressed and emotionally overwhelmed. Some people with less strength would be curled up in a closet or crying like a baby. But because we have a Higher Strength, we/you have pulled on your armor and reached out to the One who can give you the things you need to make it through this obstacle. Praise God for you! Continue to be our hero and we will continue to pray for you. Blessing to you...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007678806884614819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-66204055014087329512017-09-06T07:16:33.870-05:002017-09-06T07:16:33.870-05:00Shari, thank you for putting the whole story on th...Shari, thank you for putting the whole story on the table. There is so much guilt around depression (and all forms of mental illness) because those of us in the church do not understand it well. Your brave sharing is a start. Thanks for your obedience to God on this test.Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-71842691917944688662017-09-06T07:03:31.495-05:002017-09-06T07:03:31.495-05:00Oh, Shari, my heart aches for you and, at the same...Oh, Shari, my heart aches for you and, at the same time, is so proud of the brave stand you've taken. It isn't easy to declare that Christians can struggle with depression too. We've put so many Christian "should" and "shouldn't" out there it's hard to stand under the pressures of them. It is a daily battle, isn't it? I'm so sorry you're traveling this journey of cancer and depression. I pray 2 Chronicles 16:9 over you, my friend: May the Lord, who eyes range throughout the earth, strengthen you, Shari. You whose heart is fully committed to Him. May He strengthen your body as He fights this cancer battle for you. May He give peace to your mind as He guards you from depression with the mind of Christ. I'm praying for you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01409927828153861141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-43880959769491855512017-09-06T06:41:06.345-05:002017-09-06T06:41:06.345-05:00Dear Shari,
I had not heard and am grateful you a...Dear Shari, <br />I had not heard and am grateful you are sharing your story. Grateful because it will encourage others and now, others can also be praying for you as well. May God continue to keep you and strengthen you and use you for His purposes and to the glory of His Name! xoJoanne Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737190992108764966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766259787611337956.post-68302784964514863082017-09-06T06:14:50.984-05:002017-09-06T06:14:50.984-05:00Praying for you, Shari!Praying for you, Shari!Shannon @ Of The Hearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211053395897432251noreply@blogger.com