Photos to make you smile and words to make you think

I have an Amplified Version Bible.

It's The Everyday Life Bible

 featuring notes and commentary by Joyce Meyers.

On a page next to verses 1 -10 of Psalm 143

J.M. wrote a "Biblical prescription  for depression."

I thought I'd share the verses and her commentary.

They will be interspersed with photos taken Saturday

at the home of my husband's older sister and her husband.

We were there for brunch,

the morning after their only child's (a daughter) wedding.

His family can be overwhelming at times.

Sometimes I flounder.

But this time, I grabbed my camera from the car

and took a walk.

(Funny how a person is not being anti-social

 when she walks away pointing a camera at nature!)

They obviously have a pond.

The houses behind the trees weren't there six years ago

when we last visited.

It was just open countryside. 

Look at the speck of white.

It will get bigger.

"Psalm 143: 3-10 gives a description of depression

and how to overcome it."

vs 3: For the enemy has pursued and persecuted my soul,

he has crushed my life down to the ground;

he has made me to dwell in dark places . . .

"Identify the nature and cause of the problem

The source of the depression described her is our enemy,

Satan, who attacks the soul."

vs 4:Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed and faints with me

[wrapped in gloom];

my heart within my bosom grows numb.

"Recognize that depression steals life and light."

vs 5: I remember the days of old;

I meditate on all Your doings;

I ponder the work of Your hands.

" Remember the good times."

"Remembering, meditating, and pondering are all functions of the mind.

David obviously knows that his thoughts will affect his feelings,

so he gets busy thinking about the kinds of things that will help overcome

the attack upon his mind.

He thinks about God and the good things He does."

vs 6: I spread forth my hands to You;

my soul thirsts after you like a thirsty land [for water].

"Praise the Lord in the midst of the problem."

"David knows the importance of praise; he lifts his hands in worship. 

He declares what his need truly is: He needs God."

vs. 7: Answer me speedily, O Lord . . .

"Ask for God's help."

vs. 8: Cause me to hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for on You do I lean and in You do I trust. . .

"Listen to the Lord."

 vs 9: Deliver me, O lord . . .

"Pray for deliverance."


vs 10: Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; let Your good Spirit lead me into a level country and into the land of uprightness.

"Seek God's wisdom, knowledge, and leadership."


I'm not sure why I felt led to share all this.
But I've known since Thursday that I was to do so.  However, I've not been home to do it.  I hope it ministers to someone.

The last three photos were taken this afternoon (Sunday) at my granddaughter
Peyton's gymnastics meet.
The older girl is Addy Jane, Peyton's 4 year-old sister.  She is sharing hugs with the daughter of  the step-brother of my son and daughter. 

Below: Leah is tweaking Addy's nose.   
 I chose these photos because they made me smile.  I am not depressed--the opposite.
It was a tiring weekend, but a good one.   I trust this coming week will be good also.

                                   Blessings to you all as you begin the new week.