Against The Pain Of Rejection/Depression
Posted by independent on May 31st, 2008 filed in Uncategorized | Comment now »“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, Luke 4:18Luke 4:18
English: World English Bible - WEB
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
Because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim release to the captives,
Recovering of sight to the blind,
To deliver those who are crushed,WP-Bible plugin (ESV)
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3Isaiah 61:3
English: World English Bible - WEB
3 to appoint to those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified.WP-Bible plugin (KJV)
These are rough notes on a battle strategy to win over the pain of rejection/depression
• Put down on paper, his/her strong points/weak points
• What have you lost/gained?
• When we are rejected we hurt because we feel that something we wanted/anticipated was denied/removed—we did not have our way.
2 types of longings:
1. Real
2. Imagined
Real
• Time together
• Material favors
• Emotional validation
• Ego/status is society
Imagined
• Plans you had
• Anxiety build-up to perfectly happy and fulfilled future
• Emotional security-the thought that you are loved and appreciated makes life more enjoyable and meaningful