Depression, loneliness, anguish - these are not very “positive" words, yet they describe conditions that all of us face at one time or another in our lives. When a person must deal with something that causes such feelings, a common thought is, "I am all alone with this", or "No one has had to deal with what I am dealing with right now". Yes, at such times, feelings of isolation seem to swell up like a monster wave and make things even worse.

Although a person may “feel” isolated, the psalms clearly show that this is not correct. In fact, throughout the Bible, many of the great people of faith had to deal with serious problems that left them in turmoil, depression, and anguish. At one time, Paul was so discouraged and anxious that, when an opportunity to spread the Gospel opened, he decided to seek Titus instead. After Peter denied the Lord three times, the cock crowed, and Jesus looked at him. Peter fled from the courtyard, and wept bitterly.

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