Dealing with depression.

It's scary to admit this, but throughout my life, I've dealt with depression.  I've taken medication to help deal with it, but sometimes it just doesn't work.  I've been learning to rely on God more, and I've been feeling very refreshed about everything.  I finally feel like I can handle (with God's help, of course) just about anything that is handed to me. 

This morning I felt prompted to do my bible study, so I grabbed the Joyce Meyer "Battlefield of the Mind" book and started reading it some more.  God gave me Psalm 143:3-10 through this reading. 

3)My enemy has chased me.  He has knocked me to the ground.  He forced me to live in darkness like those in the grave. 
4)I am losing all hope;  I am paralyzed with fear.
5)I remember the days of old.  I ponder all your great works.  I think about what you have done.
6)I reach out for you.  I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain.
7)Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my depression deepens.  Don't turn away from me, or I will die.
8)Let me hear of your unfailing love to me in the morning, for I am trusting you.  Show me where to walk, for I have come to you in prayer.
9)Save me from my enemies, LORD;  I run to you to hide me.
10)Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.  May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.  NLT.

I am learning to surround myself with people who have a strong relationship with God.  I NEED positive people around me to help me have the right attitude about life.  God has given me these positive people to spend time with and I am soaking it up like a wet sponge.