I had an interesting experience last night...I've been struggling with depression - really struggling. I feel a deep, physical, inconsolable heartache. Last night I went to the bookstore, and I bought The Message along with a 365 day King James devotional Bible. Immediately, and for the first time in years, I felt some relief, the beginning of the loosening despair. That saying "let go and let God" - perhaps there's something to it..... My husband's reaction, laden with fear of fundamentalism, tempered my hope.
I long ago gave up my connection to God because the organized religion to which I've always belonged is so disappointing. The words "being fed with spiritual food" meant nothing because the food was illusory and had little nutritional value. But the hunger has remained and the pain of separation has grown. Are there others out there who can laugh and love and have faith without dogma? Is there is hope for salvation even in the Bible Belt?!
What experiences can you share?
2007-04-10
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