wheredoesshegofromhere: Where do i go from here????????

PERSON FIRST, ILLNESS LAST

Bipolar Disorder is the name used to describe a set of conditions where the individual experiences mood swings between two opposite poles. Bipolar Disorder used to be known as 'manic depression'. The highs of Bipolar Disorder are called mania or hypomania. The lows are called depression. Occasionally people can experience a mixture of both highs and lows at the same time giving a mixed picture (also called mixed state) With the right treatment, most people with Bipolar Disorder are able, to varying extents, to live normal and productive lives.

Scripture

2 Corinthians 12: 8-10 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Hosea 2: 14 -15, 23 "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards and will the make the Valley of Achor a door of hope...I will show my love to the one I called 'Not my loved one'. I will say to those called 'Not my people' 'You are my people' and they will say 'You are my God'."
Ezekiel 27: 4-6 Then he said to me, "Prophesy to these bones and say to them, 'Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life. I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord.' "
Luke 18:16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
Matthew 8:26 He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
Psalm 88 But I cry to you for help, O Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Why oh Lord do you reject me and hide your face from me?
Lamentations 3: 22-23 Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness
John 10: 27-30 reassurance

Saturday 23 February 2008

Where do i go from here????????

Well it's been 2 months since my last post and much has happened: Christmas; Kids' Mission; Summer Holiday; beginning of a new year at work.

As is the case with poorly controlled bipolar disorder, nothing has been easy. I have damaged friendships; not looked after myself as I should; felt distant from God; and I have given up the children's ministry which sustained me for so long.

I have been jealous when I should have been rejoicing, and selfish when I should have been loving.

I am lonely even amongst the love of family and friends, and I am broken even despite the healing power of our great God.

Where do I go from here ???

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jessitosa said...: You're not alone. This is no consolation, but I find love so hard! Some people's treatment of others makes me think I can deem them worthy of unlove.

Recently I struggled with loneliness, and I felt it was because nobody loved me. Something about the way the Holy Spirit works.. He just flicked a light on inside me and I suddenly didn't feel lonely anymore.; 9 April 2008 at 11:48 pm

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