The Slimy Pit: How to Get Out and How to Stay Away

"He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." (Psalm 40:2 NIV) "Self pity is a slimy, bottomless pit. Once you fall in, you tend to go deeper and deeper into the mire." Farther down, there is a state that many americans fall into - depression. Your only hope at that point is to look up and see Jesus' shining light. When you keep your eyes on that light, you will start to come up, out of the muddy hole. Then when you come close enough, you can reach out and grab God's hand, so He can pull you out! Are you stuck in that pit? - Look up and look for the light. If not, don't let yourself get there!! Depression is a DARK place, and it all starts with just a little self-pity! How do we stay away from this? Don't ever let the focus be on you and your emotions. Put your focus on Jesus and other people!