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— Proverbs 5:3

Looking at the Book Depression Cure with Scripture in mind

3/29/2013

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I will present some reflections of the areas Dr. Stephen Ilardi lifts up in his book called Depression Cure Sunday, April 7,  to the Christian Caregiver Support Group at Christ Lutheran Church.  This research culminating in his book focuses on brain food, rumination, exercise, light therapy, sleep and social engagement.  Scripture  talks about  those subjects in some ways.  While Dr. Ilardi sugests behaviors to change destructive habits in our daily lives, scripture addresses more than habits.  It is more than a mood, feeling and depression change that scripture offers.  Scripture is concerned with who we are and who we are called to be.  
Jesus talks about being the bread of life and the water that totally satisfies our thirst.  It is Jesus body and blood given for us as a redemptive gift of forgiveness, a demonstration of God's love and the uniting act that binds us all together, so we are not alone.  Jesus is the light of the world that dispells the darkness, provides the warmth of His presence, gathers us to His rest and shows the light that is the glory of God.
Depression Cure calls for us to change our habits, scripture calls us to renew our minds, be drawn to see life through the mind of Christ and grow into an attitude of dependence and thankfulness as we fix our eyes on Jesus.  Prayer is a great Christian resource to share our worries and concerns with Jesus and therein find our rest.  Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Jesus.
The social support Chritians have is found in the Body of Christ.  Jesus was a great healer and his disciples even healed people after Jesus ascension.  Jesus says he is with us even when 2 or 3 are gathered together.  The Body of Christ is Jesus arms, eyes, ears and mouth.  The best picture I know of for the Church is a hospital for those who are sick and looking to more whole.  It is those who are sick of soul and body that Jesus came.  Matt. 9:12.  Together, through Jesus, we journey on the path of growing towards being more like Jesus as He is the author and perfector of our faith.  Giving thanks, counting blessings, sharing burdens and coming together to praise a God that calls us to "COME" provides it own depression cure as we add those scriptural insights to the suggestions of Dr. Ilardi.
Tom
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    Sue Brettmann RN has been devoted to Caregiving both in her career as an RN, Parish Nurse and caring for her aging parents through the last 40 plus years.  She has experience in trauma, home care and hospice.  Her strong faith walk and relationship with Christ has always been a part of her care and she is committed to helping others see the gift of Christ in their personal journey's.  
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    Dr. Tom Frommer, D-Min is a committed to assist the church by proviing caregiver support training.  Even with a theological degree he was thrust by his dad's death to  experienced the FOG of being a caregiver for his mom.  He struggled with decisions, and dealt with family issues in caring for his mother.  He discovered the blessings that come with honoring and being faithful.

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