Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Today’s devotion is one that has been heavy on my heart, and it is longer than normal.  Please take some time to read and to interact with this reality. Psalm 34:18   NLT The   Lord   is close to the   brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. This past week had many moments where I had the opportunity to stop and think.  I did not say slow down and think.  I said stop and think.  Many things run through my mind on a daily basis.  Some of them don’t stick, but some situations stick and won’t leave. Our current series at The Community Fellowship is called #QUESTIONS.  In yesterday’s message I talked about and tackled the difficult subject of Mental Health and how the church deals with it.  This is a big deal these days.  Diagnoses are so numerous and many of us are in the middle of those personally or through friends and family.   Early last...

Sunday we continued our “Built God Tough” series and talked about the huge problem of mental illness, depression and discouragement.   This is one of those areas that for a long time churches have avoided talking about.   We at The Community Fellowship deal with people every day who are struggling with this stuff. Some of those people have been diagnosed with an illness, yet far many more simply deal with the real struggles and pain of the battle of the mind.   God has a plan for all of us.   He made us to win and gives us strength.   By trusting God and having faith, we will push our fear, frustration and even the overwhelming thoughts of failure. Philippians 4:6-7   NLT Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. E...