Prophesy to these bones!

Ezekiel 37:4-5

Then he said to me, Prophesy to these bones and say to them, “Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! This is what the sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and will come to life. 

Dealing with depression while still trying to remain strong and faithful can be a challenge. When Injustice seems to prevail, we begin to doubt God and become vulnerable and weak. What do you do when injustice knocks you down? When the whole world seems so cold. I found it hard when people might question my faith. They might accuse me of not trusting God enough or just tell me worry was a sin. If I told them I was feeling numb, lonely, anxious or depressed, they might say I just wasn't praying enough, reading the bible enough or applying scriptures correctly.  Depression can happen to believers who have strong faith and are godly people. Unfortunately, some Christians made me feel ashamed about my emotional struggles. Someone once said: “emotional abuse has the same impact as physical abuse”. Emotional wounds need healing too. Leadership comes with a unique set of pressure that most regular roles don't have. Have you ever lamented? Have you ever cried out of anguish? Feeling the pain in your chest, having such pain that words can not explain. Crying out to God, asking God to take away the pain and sorrow?

I remember being in my bedroom alone asking God to please help me! My husband, who is a firefighter, was on his shift. I saw the spirit of death visiting me night after night. I could not eat, nor was I able to fight my depression and continuous sadness from facing injustice. The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, was a profound injustice. While I may not be a public figure, witnessing this act of violence; I am certain that the injustices I endure are meaningful and worth acknowledging. This act of injustice has reinforced my commitment to stand against injustice. The personal sacrifices I've made—losing jobs, friends, and family—have been difficult, but they have been worth it. I will not remain silent." Nor should you remain silent. Raise your voice against injustice. No one was capable of defending my cause; Instead they all remained silent. (Luke 23:23-24) “But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed. So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested and he released to them the one they requested, who for rebellion and murder had been thrown into prison; but he delivered Jesus to their will.” Leaders are often providing support during times of grief, illness, and family strife. This constant exposure to others' pain and suffering can lead to compassion fatigue and emotional exhaustion. It is crucial that we understand the immense pressure on pastors to maintain a perfect image. Many pastors are not comfortable sharing their struggles with anyone. The bible instructs believers to pray for leaders: "Remember those who rule over you, who spoke the word of God to you, whose faith follows, considering the outcome of their way of life and imitating their faith:. Hebrew 13:7. Too much disappointment leads to emotional burnout. Elijah confessed to God that he preferred to die than live in their current reality. God did not revoke his prophetic calling due to his depression.  Instead, God provided comfort and sustenance during his low point. Even the most faithful can battle depression. Job, another man of God. He was blameless and upright. He was a wealthy man. God describes Job as “blameless”. He was a prosperous man who lost his wealth, livestock, and the death of his ten children in a tragic event. His wife urged him to curse God and die, expressing their despair over their suffering. Job did not curse God.  What is so amazing about our Lord? This is how the Lord responded to Satan: “Very well, then he is in your hands; But you must spare his life”.  Job's faith was rewarded,  and he was restored with greater blessings. Many people think that feeling emotionally broken is a sign of weakness. This is not true. In fact, I found that those who consider themselves “Christians” are the first to throw stones at you. They use their favorite verses to hurt you when you are facing trouble. Instead of praying for you. 1 John 4 says:  “Beloved do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone into the world." We are called to pray for each other. I have to admit; this is a very cold and comfortable generation. Unfortunately, Job's friends were certain that Job must have sinned in order to receive punishment and argue with him about it. Jeremiah, the weeping prophet because of his overwhelmed sadness and sorrow over the fate of his people. As a prophet his messages of repentance were ignored leading him to feel depressed. Our Savior, Jesus Christ also faced emotional anguish. “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death”. Jesus, our savior, was holy and perfect. There was no sin in him according to the bible. “Who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in his mouth.  Charles Spurgeon,  my favorite 19th century preacher, battled depression. Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback and author of “The Purpose Driven Life” battle depression after his son Mathew die by suicide. It is crucial to address depression among leaders. The topic has been shrouded in silence and stigma. Depression is real and should not be ignored. Whether I believe that some of us can be more stronger than others; it should still be addressed immediately. For pastors, depression can have far reaching effects. 

Lets pray,

Lord Savior! We cry out to you. Father, we need you. We can not do this without you. Help us Lord. Too many of us are facing injustice. Holy Spirit move in a super natural way. Father God guides us in the pursuit of justice. Father God in the name of Jesus open the eyes of those who are spiritual blind. Father God this world needs you. Bring awaken! We pray for justice that may prevail over evil. Help your saints discern  truth from falsehood. Grant us the courage to stand up against injustice and the strength to protect the innocent. We declare every tongue that confesses against any of God's children will not prevail. Silence in Jesus name every voice that rise up to accuse his chosen people. We thank you Jesus. Amen