Have you ever felt sad or depressed? Everyone's been sad and possibly depressed but what are the causes of depression and sadness?
Sadness
Sadness has many causes. Something might've happened to you, a sad event, grief, or loneliness. When your sad, you might feel like you want to be alone, unsociable, or just want something to make them happy. Well, for those that are sad, call on Jehovah and He will hear. (Psalm 34:17-18) When Jehovah sees His people sad or suffer, He feels hurt to the heart. So when you ask Him for help, He rejoices and expresses His love towards you. He is glad to help you. By putting faith and trust in Jehovah, He will help you and guide you to a better future, everlasting life. So when you're sad, don't sit and watch your own suffering, ask God for help, and He will extend His arms towards you.
Depression
Depression can be the hardest things to ever go through. When people are depressed, they feel sad, lonely, unwilling, unsociable, or sometimes suicidal. The causes to this maybe adolesence, grief, guilt or regret, or sometimes the lack or absence of God, believe it or not. Depression makes you sad, to the point where you might not want to live. But you have to remember, if people understand you, like your family, they will help. Not only does your family understand you but even God understands you. Don't lose hope. God has a hope and future for you. Pray to God with faith and trust, and He will want to save you from all of your distresses; He will be your refuge; your hope; your future. Jehovah is abundant of love, because "God is love". (1 John 4:8) He will express His love for you. So don't lose hope, those who are lost or depressed. Trust in God.
