I have had low moments in my life. Moments of sadness, where I didn’t want to engage in activity, maybe even slept in later than usual, or couldn’t get out of bed for at least a day. Depression is not recognizable. I wouldn’t have called my behavior depression. Depression would have been the label a professional would have used.

I knew there was something wrong. I couldn’t climb out. It was a struggle. My problem began with losing control of my work, finances, feeling the stress of a failing marriage. It all seemed like a no win situation. I now know my slump to be depression.

One day I stood in front of my bathroom mirror overweight, frustrated and at the lowest point in my life. I had never been this low before. It was at that moment I heard a voice say, “Are you ready to get back on track.”

It was like a burst of light had come to me. I didn’t ask for it. It gave me hope, strength. I remember saying out loud, “Yes.”  In that instant my mind cleared up. I felt different. I began to see the light. The darkness turned a light gray. It was amazing.

I have no idea what happened that day. I believed there is an appointed time for each of us to re-connect to the giver of life. And that was my day. I had no spiritual or biblical knowledge. I wasn’t praying. I belonged to no religion. The only God I knew was through the poor examples of other people, and I didn’t want him.

I believe we are ripe for a God encounter when we are at our lowest point. I can’t tell you why some wake up sooner than others and some die and never wake up. It’s beyond my understanding. What I can tell you, you do not have to remain locked up in depression. Maybe that voice has been talking to you and you have ignored it. Stop ignoring and believe.

Perhaps you need a little help along the way. After all, that is what we are, to be to each other . . . a helper. “Lies Young Women Believe” (click here).