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I have been going through a period of depression and despair, especially this past weekend. I wasn't sure what the problem was. I took some antidepressants but that didn't seem to work. I have been really tired but unable to get a full night's sleep.

I am scheduled for a complete physical on Thursday. At almost 56 years of age I am sure some of my parts aren't working as well as they used to. I can certainly feel the difference. And I have gained weight like never before. So, I guess I am a little worried about that.

I know the abortion issue has been weighing heavily on my heart all summer. I told myself I can't take this anymore. It is too much to bear and I have to back away from it for awhile.

The 40 Days for Life Campaign is about to begin on September 23 and the Life Chain event is scheduled for October 4. What is going on?

On Sunday I got a phone call from someone who wanted to discuss the Life Chain with me. The phone call was very encouraging.

Sunday morning I went to two church services and was very much encouraged.

On Monday I took all my pro-life jewelry off. I needed a break. When I got to work on Monday (I work in a public library) a book was waiting for me - "Born for Battle 31 Studies on Spiritual Warfare." I was NOT in the mood for that book. I was ready to take down all my pro-life posters and bumper stickers. It was getting to be too much.

Then I got a very encouraging email from a pro-life pastor.

I think God was trying to get my attention. I have not been praying or reading my Bible like I should be doing. I have been focused on the abortion issue (the death of babies). I was spiritually drained. Satan had scored a major victory in my life.

I know what I need to do. And that is what I am going to do. Back to prayer and Bible reading.

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Comment by Namaste on August 31, 2009 at 8:37pm: Hola! When I have suffered insomnia, which has been one of my great trials (as has been depression and obsessing about the evils of the world, so I think I am understanding your recent energy) I found that Psalm 4 was a great help, especially the last verse about sleeping in peace.

Thanks for sharing your insight about what was going on with you, it sounds like you have received the help you need and are being blessed by that.

Also, I recently read a book "You Are Not What You Weigh" by Lisa Bevere that blessed me greatly in my struggles to return to a healthy weight after gaining 60 pounds with my recent pregnancy. The perspectives the author shared were life-changing for me, especially when I realized that I was holding onto the issues of body image and weight, not giving full control over to God.

Blessings!

Psalm 4
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
1 Answer me when I call to you,
O my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame [a] ?
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods [b] ?
Selah

3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;
the LORD will hear when I call to him.

4 In your anger do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
Selah

5 Offer right sacrifices
and trust in the LORD.

6 Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?"
Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

7 You have filled my heart with greater joy
than when their grain and new wine abound.

8 I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD,
make me dwell in safety.

Down But Not Out!

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