Sin will bring you down.

Many times we feel down, Hopeless, Guilt overwhelms us with shame, what have we done, we ask ourselves. All this is not from God after we have confessed our sins to God. He forgives us always, but there are consequences to everything we do. If we say something hurtful to someone, God will forgive us but what about the hurt person. You, in most cases might have to apologize to that person. Sin hurts us more than you might think. In some people it brings depression, using one instance. We must always be focused on God. Memorizing verses that mean something to you, that say something about what we need in our lives, will help you with your walk with God. For example The Bible says in "Jeremiah 29:11, 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." When I first heard that verse, It amazed me, I said to myself God has a plan for me, I`m mentally ill, but I believed it because God said it in His bible. And what ever He says is true. So I remember that verse every time I feel useless and afraid, because He says He, has a plan not to bring me harm but to give me hope, a future and prosperity. You say prosperity ? Yes but in most cases depending on what God has for you. It`s mental prosperity, maturity, Godly character, and a better marriage. Things that are of Godly nature . Things that are going to further His kingdom. You see it`s not about us, it`s all about Him. Doing His will, is what is going to bring us more of what we need in our lives, love, joy, peace, kindness. And especially what most of us also need, is self control in other words a sound mind. Knowing that we obey God brings us much peace and knowing that we are doing the right thing with our lives gives us peace and other good things. Sin will bring you down, so when you do, confess, move on and try to get closer to God. He has a great plan for your life, even if you are mentally Ill. Believe Him.