We seek realistic expectations for ourselves and for our loved one(s) affected by mental illness. Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. A study by Dr. Leonard Matheson recently rated characteristics that enhanced one’s quality of life. Hope (confident expectation)…
We choose to be at peace as we seek to maintain a healthy focus on God and ourselves. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus is our perfect example of…
We understand and acknowledge that mental illness has had an impact on all of our relationships. Mark 10:47-48 And when he (blind Bartimaeus) heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And many rebuked him, telling…
Loving God, Self, and Others: We accept that we have no control over the illness or the individual with the illness. We only have control over our own actions and thoughts. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all…
THE BOTTOM LINE… God is WITH us….Matthew 1:23 God is FOR us….Romans 8:31 God is IN us….Colossians 1:27 Psalm 62:5-7 For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from God…my hope is in God. God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall…
Letting Go: We release all feelings of guilt concerning mental illness for we are not to blame for the illness or its effects. John 9:1-3 As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that…
As Americans, Success is often seen as being evidenced by power, money, position, and comforts. If we can live autonomous lives, not answering to anyone, making our own plans and decisions, we can be perceived as a successful winner in life. Scripture says in Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord…
Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay…
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. I Peter 4:19 When the rollercoaster of life doesn’t have an off button Life is always having ups n downs on the rollercoaster of life. Usually, we know that…
We acknowledge the strength and value of this support system and commit ourselves to sustaining it for the benefit of our members and our families. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10…
