De-Masking Depression
Often, when people are going through painful experiences in their life, they have a tendency to "sweep them under the rug" and ignore them. Ignored feelings are never healed. By "masking" our depression, we try to protect our hearts and hide who we really are and what we really do not want to face. Paula White is famous for saying, "You can't conquer what you don't confront". You can't conquer it if you don't face it. De-masking is about facing the situation that is keeping your from being free in your mind. People who are depressed often prefer dark spaces and dark rooms over light. There is a quote that reads: "Never let anyone dull your shine". Never let anyone, any situation, any circumstance or any problem dull your shine. Jesus is the light of the world. It is His light that we need when depression tries to keep us in darkness. Never be afraid to admit the painful truths about your life to God. Allow Him to work thr