Dealing with Depression and Anxiety Depression and anxiety are two major issues impacting people today. You don’t have to look very far to find someone who is struggling to deal with this. Depression and anxiety are robbing people of quality of life. They are breaking down relationships and causing great suffering and pain. How can you deal with it? What is the best way forward? Does being a Christian person make a difference? What does God, in his Bible, have to say to us about these troubling issues? At Glenmore Park Anglican Church we firmly believe that the Bible has something to say in all areas of life. It is important to get medical or professional help for depression and anxiety - but also read these great words of strength and comfort..Consider for example, the words of the Apostle Peter, “Cast all your anxiety on God because he cares for you.” What a great promise! And the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” There are also many parts of the Old Testament Psalms which are helpful. Consider Psalm 40; “... the Lord turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the mud and the mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth.of praise to God.”
On Wednesday 22nd September at 7.30pm we have noted Clinical Psychologist, Colleen Hirst coming to speak at our Women’s Coffee & Dessert Night, on this important topic “Supporting Friends with Depression & Anxiety.” This is will be a great night! It will only cost $5 and there will also be some yummy healthy (and not so healthy!) desserts to enjoy! If you’d like to know more or would like to book your spot, give us a call on 4733 1635. Rev John Lavender Glenmore Park Anglican Church Cnr William Howell Dr & Pritchard Place www.glenmorepark.anglican.asn.au Sundays @ 8.30 & 10.15am, 5 & 7pm plus activities for adults & young people throughout the week
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