I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial; but, if ever I should, it will then be known how far I can reduce to practice principles which I know to be founded in truth.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
You can't get around pain and opposition, but you can try to be joyful in the trial, and thank yourself for the trial, and thank God for the strength to get through it.
Much melancholy has devolved upon mankind, and it is detestable to me that might will triumph in the end.
In such a diversity it was impossible I should be disposed to melancholy.
I have a tremendous battle with melancholy and depression.
Every test, every trial, every heartache that's been significant, I can turn it over and see how God has turned it into good no matter what.
Never give way to melancholy; resist it steadily, for the habit will encroach.
It is a most delightful reflection that if I come to the throne of God in prayer, I may feel a thousand defects, but yet there is hope. I usually feel more dissatisfied with my prayers than with anything else I do.
During my days of deepest grief, in all of my shock, sorrow and struggle, I sat at the feet of God. I literally spent hours each day reading God's word, meditating on scripture and praying. I intentionally spent a significant amount of time being still before God.
Inside that book, it's my life-all the places where I'm hurting or I laughed or I cried or I prayed. And I've had to pray a lot!
I'm so involved in melancholy.