We Are Never Alone

The term Mental Health has been floating around a lot lately, especially since the onset of the pandemic. What does Mental Health mean, though? At its most basic core, it’s a sense of well being. A sense that must be protected, cared for, and nurtured, just as much as our physical bodies need to be. A major part of healthy living is being mentally well. A big part of being mentally well is knowing who you are in Christ and being confident in who God made you to be.

The topic of Mental Health is one that has sparked a lot of debate within the church. Being a Christian does not make someone immune to mental health struggles. It is entirely possible to have strong faith while battling mental health struggles or mental illness. There are even several examples in the Bible of individuals who struggled with their mental health (Moses, Hannah, Jeremiah, David…). In today’s world we’ve seen major changes to our daily lives; we’ve been isolated from the ones we love; we’ve been afraid of what’s still to come. That’s more than enough to shake anyone’s foundation. However, we as Christians have the sturdiest of rocks to stand on. Even when we are brought down, we can always find comfort in the Bible. In times of struggle, we can look towards the Lord for help and guidance. Fixing our eyes on Jesus helps us not only walk on the water of those circumstances, but to dance on the waves of turmoil.