When it comes to being depressed, all you have to do is look at A.A. Milne’s character from “Winnie the Pooh,” Eeyore. That poor guy really had it bad – right? His biggest concern was making sure that his tail stayed on. Walking around with a rain cloud hanging over his head couldn’t be much fun either.

Do you ever feel like this? I know I have. As Eeyore once said while looking at his reflection in the water, “No better from this side. But nobody minds. Nobody cares. Pathetic, that’s what it is.”

There are times when I look in the mirror and feel just like that donkey. I feel sad, pessimistic, grumpy and lonely, but then I realize that the cloud hanging over my head is there because I put it there.  The little voice in my head that tells me to feel sorry for myself, can nag at my confidence and dry the very life out of me at times.

But,  I have the best friend ever.  My friend controls the universe.  He can lift me out of the dumps and set me on the right path again.  All I have to do is ask and He will be with me through all my anxious moments and lead me to a perfect place – a place where no more sadness exists.

When depression overtakes you – when doubt and fear deny you of joy – turn to the One who wants to be your BFF – the One who gave His life to prove it.

Psalm 23:4 promises that He provides for every need. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Thank you, Jesus! Amen