LETS BREAK THE STIGMA

 STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE A BAD CHRISTIAN

let's break the sigma

Too many Christians suffer with their mental health silently.. 

They're anxious, depressed, codependent, or addicted.. But they're afraid to say it out loud. 

Somewhere along the way, many of us have felt:

1. Shamed for being anxious

2. Worried that depression meantwe weren't trusting God enough

3. Dismissed with advice like "just pray more... "

4. Invisible, even while faithfully serving others

The bible never says mental health struggles= lack of faith

• David cried out to the Lord in anguish and fear (Psalms 42) 
• Elijah asked God to take his life
• Jeremiah wrestled despaird and rejection
• Job poured out bitter grief
• Jonah was overwhelmed

"The Lord is close to brokenhearted" 

(Psalms 34:18) 

God doesn't look at your mental struggles and think you've failed. He draws near with compassion, not disappointment. His presence is not a reward for having it all together, it is a refuge for when you don't. 

Being committed to Jesus doesn't make us exempt from anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health challenges. 

FAITH DOESN'T ERASE STRUGGLE, IT INVITES JESUS INTO IT. 

The Church should be the safest place to say "Lord I'am struggling with my mental health"

LET'S REMOVE THE SHAME AND MAKE SPACE FOR HONEST CONVERSATION

Remember; 

It's okay to need help

It's okay to not be okay

It's okay to talk about it

Lets be a community that listens with compassion, walks with empathy, and points one another to the healing presence of Christ.