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Develop Support Relationships

“Two are better than one…. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

Ask for what you Need

“Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” (John 16:24; see also Matthew 7:7-11, Luke 11:9-13)

Rest

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30; see also Hebrews 4:1, 9-11)

Enjoy Your Life

“So I commend the enjoyment of life…. Then joy will accompany him in his work in all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 8:15)

Live One Day at a Time

“Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34)

Verbalize your Feelings

“When I was silent… my anguish increased…. Then I spoke with my tongue…. Hear my prayer, O Lord, listen to my cry for help.” (Psalm 39:2,3,12)

Present Your Requests to God

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Grieve your Losses (denied grief becomes depression)

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4; see also James 4:9)

Be Honest and Direct with your Anger (internalized anger becomes depression)

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor... `In your anger do not sin:’ Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” (Ephesians 4:25-26)

Set Limits on Behavior that’s Hurtful to You

“Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in his guilt.” (Leviticus 19:17)

Confess your Sins

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” (James 5:16)

Forgive

“Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13; see also Ephesians 4:32, Luke 17:4, Mark 11:25)

Appreciate and Think on the Good

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! …. Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (Philippians 4:4,8)

Be Content

“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:12-13)

Give Thanks

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Do Good

“The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” (Proverbs 4:18)

Wait

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock.” (Psalm 40:1-2; see also Psalm 27:14)

Don’t Give Up Hope

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, `plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” (Jeremiah 29:11; see also Hebrews 6:19)