For Today, Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Director of Youth Ministries
Brandon Glenn
After the COVID-19 quarantine in China, the country has seen a sharp increase in the number of psychological issues such as depression and anxiety, mostly brought on by isolation and loneliness. How can we help prevent and defeat depression during our self-isolation?
I would encourage you to read Jesus’s answer to a question regarding the greatest commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’” (Matthew 22:36-40, NIV).
One of the best ways we can prevent and defeat depression is by following these two commands. Take time to LOVE God. Take time to LOVE others. Ask God how you can show your love to others through this Pandemic. Maybe it’s running for groceries for someone else, or calling an isolated friend, or staying home!
Helping other people gives us a sense of purpose and worth. We can love God by loving others.