[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Managing your mental health in difficult times (3)

Read: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Meditation verse:

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble,  whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely,  whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything  praiseworthy—meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8).

THE POWER OF YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE AND A HIGHER PURPOSE “Ask yourself  “for the sake of what are you able to endure what? Focusing on a higher purpose  helps you endure the present challenge? Your life purpose is the assignment you  were created to fulfil. Your life’s purpose will serve as a medium for you to serve  others, thereby helping you create impact and influence which will enhance  your wellbeing. It will keep you motivated and energized, giving you something  to look forward to each day, despite the difficulties around you. It will spark off  your creative juices. There are no limitations to what one can accomplish in the  place of his or her assignment, because you are doing work that you were  created for. It will enable create multiple pathways in career and life.  

THE OPTION OF THERAPY. If you are really struggling, seek professional help.  Do not suffer in silence. Counselling gives you clarity, enables you to see things  from a different perspective, helps you develop coping skills and set goals for  moving forward. There is a place for prayer and a place for professional  counselling by a psychologist, certified counsellor, or psychotherapist.  

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LIFE. Be responsible for your life and  actions. Own your experiences. Cherish the good, change the bad, accept what  you cannot change. Strive to become financially independent. Avoid depending  on others for your existence. If you do, they will control your life. Own up to your  mistakes but don’t let them stop you. Accept yourself whole heartedly. Love up  on yourself. Do not be afraid to ask for help if you need to.  

Lastly, never ever give up, irrespective of what life throws at you. Keep trying to  become, irrespective of the hindrances. There is a next level waiting for you on  the other side of that challenge. So, do not give up. Keep going!

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

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