Sunshine Minister - had battles with anxiety and depression

In my readings from Radio Bible class I came across a character Frank Graeff 1860-1919, He was known as the "Sunshine Minister for his up beat preaching and encouraging hymns he wrote. He was my age when He passed. It seems later in life he battled with pain, depression and doubt. From his experiences he penned the following hymn:
http://rbc.org/
Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth and song
As the burdens press, and the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long?

Refrain:
O yes, He cares I know He cares! His heart is touched with my grief
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares

Does Jesus care when my way is dark With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades, Does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong
When for my deep grief I find no relief Tho my tears flow all the night long?

Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye To the dearest on earth to me
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks Is it aught to Him? does He see?

Where did he find hope and strength to battle depression and anxiety which brought on a season of doubt? He didn't have the professional care that I was able to get. He wasn't privy to medicines that give relief. No he found a string of truth in James 5:6-8. Be humble is to cast your care upon Him who can meet that burden. Looking at the hymn grief, temptation, battles with depression, anxiety and fears, Frank Graeff  learned to give God his burdens. If you look closer at the hymn it is possible his depression stayed with him awhile. Regardless of his personal struggles he knew this bottom line truth, God cares and is involved with the burdens and feelings that come in our darkest days.

Mart DeYoung wrote of the tragedy of the animals being shot in Ohio. The authorities put safety to people to priority and it was decided to destroy the animals. We have lion seeking to destroy us.1 Peter 5:8 Our enemy is one to consider.Many believe Satan to be a myth. A figure with horns and pitch fork. C. S. Lewis long ago believed Satan prefered this version, while he did his work in secret. Let us not forget his purpose is TO DESTROY US. He is the father of lies and one lie is the lie of depression. The truth is God cares and you were worth His sending His Son to die for you and to save you from sin and or sure the lies that depression can bring.

Frank Graeff  was an upbeat guy who later in life has a bout of depression and anxiety and it brings him to the word of God to cast the burdens on the Lord. He is humble as he does this and he mindful of what is ahead of him. From Frank's trials he had to go through, he learned from them and trusted the Lord through the trial of depression that God cares.

I have my therapy and medicine helping me battle, insomnia, anxiety, depression and anger. Give me my medicine, give me what I am learning to battle poor learning from the past, give me my strategies ti battle anxiety. Help me put into action care for others and be thankful for the love and respect I get in return.

How goes your battle tonight are you facing abuse, being knocked down, need of care? Get it, you are worth it. You may need the aid of medicines and therapy form skilled mental health professionals.You can't go wrong with "Casts all you care s upon Him for He cares for you."

A slight slip in subject, tonight I mowed grass for 45 minites non stop. I felt good doing the work. Breathing good and pumping my blood aorobically. Yard looked nice.  Ate healthy today, a good day.

 Keep walking