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Just me thinking my way out of a depressed mood. The Lord was helping me as you can see. This is also an example of one ways the Lord speaks to those who seek Him.  Have you ever had hope deferred? ( Proverbs 13:12 ) It's a painful thing. I'm on the brink (of letting go / giving up). But I find that I'm like Stacie Orrico -still holding on . "Are you still holding on to your [faith? Live life your way!]" ( Job 2:9 )  I know those who overcome have great rewards ( James 1:12-13 ) and I've failed enough times already. I'm really sick of not living up to the potential that God has established for me. I know he won't let me be tempted beyond what I can bare ( 1 Corinthians 10:13 ) so the only explanation for my failures are that I gave up when it got hard. These test are here to make us stronger ( James 1:2-3 ). Like when you just start exercising and you can't run a mile but when you strive and push yourself a little more each day your body...

"6  Place me like a seal over your heart,     like a seal on your arm;  for love is as strong as death,     its jealousy unyielding as the grave.  It burns like blazing fire,     like a mighty flame.  7  Many waters cannot quench love;     rivers cannot sweep it away.  If one were to give     all the wealth of one’s house for love,     it would be utterly scorned." Song of Solomon 8:6-7 She   16  My beloved is mine and I am his;    he browses among the lilies. 17  Until the day breaks    and the shadows flee, turn, my beloved,    and be like a gazelle or like a young stag    on the rugged hills. Song of Solomon 3   1  All night long on my bed    I looked for the one my heart loves;    I looked for him but did not find him. 2 ...