Even In This

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Even In This.

It’s a declaration. It’s the core of our faith. The promise that comes from the victory Christ had over death.  That ‘Even In’ dire and desperate circumstances, God is for you and He is with you. 

No matter what we’re walking through, there’s still hope, there’s still good and there’s a God worthy of our worship no matter what our present circumstances are. 

Our prayer for you as you utilize this resource is that you find perspective and balance – seeing God’s hand moving in everything, not just through the good times or the blessings. To learn more about who God is and how He’s designed each and every one of us as we process through topics that can feel so overwhelming and earth shattering.  We know that this – whatever your present circumstances are – He is moving, He is in control, and He loves you deeply.

He is always faithful – even in this.

 

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We’ve also put together some additional resources for you to use. However, use your own judgment and discretion when utilizing these services. While we have found them to be reliable and highly recommended, we cannot guarantee the quality of service or results, as with any resource or entity.

Celebrate Recovery:

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a national Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program that offers support for individuals struggling with a variety of hurts, habits, and hang-ups, including mental health issues, through a structured program of group meetings and personal accountability. You are invited to participate, especially if you feel a need for additional support during this series. CR meets on Thursday nights in the Chapel at the Mount Pleasant Campus at 6pm (dinner) & 6:30 pm the program starts. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome!

1400 W. Broomfield St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
communitymi.org/celebraterecovery


988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free one-on-one assistance. With skilled, judgment-free counselors available to provide compassionate support. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to.

988lifeline.org or call: 988


Books:

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up by Abigail Shrier



Counseling Services


Central Michigan Resources

Mental Health – MyMichigan Health– inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and outpatient services

Home – Mid-State Health Network– outpatient services, counseling/ case management, psychiatry

Isabella, Midland, Clare County

Community Mental Health Services – outpatient services, counseling/ case management, psychiatry

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES – ISABELLA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH, INC.– outpatient services

Family Health Psychiatric & Counseling Center, Pc – outpatient services

Gratiot County

Gratiot Integrated Health Network – outpatient services, counseling/ case management, psychiatry

Family Health Psychiatric & Counseling Center, Pc – outpatient services, crisis residential

Michigan Psychological Care | Michigan Psychological Care serves St Johns, Alma, Midland and all of Michigan. – outpatient counseling services

Montcalm County

Montcalm Care Network – Caring for our community from head to toe! – outpatient services, counseling/ case management, psychiatry

Clinton County

Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties – Home – outpatient services, counseling/ case management, psychiatry

Behavioral Health Center | Saint Johns, MI – inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and outpatient services

Virtual

BetterHelp – Get Started & Sign-Up Today

Find a Therapist with Grow Therapy | Virtual & In-Person Therapy

Depression Assessment

Even In This

Stay connected with us each of these five weeks. Attend in-person or online. If you miss a week, catch back up on-demand. Use this resource to take intentional time processing through your unique mental health and see what God might be trying to grow inside of you through all of it.

He is always faithful – even in this.

You can download our ‘Even In This’ booklet to use as you walk through this series. It gives you a place to take notes, weekly scripture, guided questions to help dig deeper each week, and impactful stories to show that you are not alone!

Watch Week One of Even In This from Easter Sunday: Watch here

 

EVEN IN THIS BOOKLET

 

Even In Anxiety | Personal Reflection 

Do you ever feel the things the Bible tells you to do are impossible? Not just hard, but literally impossible? Or maybe you have thought the ways it expects you to live are not realistic? I mean, has God seen your life? Does He not see how this world is?

For most people who struggle with clinical level mental health issues, turning to the Bible for encouragement and hope typically results in discouragement and shame. When you wake up depressed every morning and then read that we are to be joyful (Psalm 68:3), you are far from encouraged. When your anxiety and panic come and go whenever they wish, it is hard to read about not being anxious (Phil. 4:6) and not feel like a failure. Does God really expect that we can follow the command to not despair (2 Cor. 4:8) when we are knocked down daily by our friends, family, work, health, and our own minds? Does God really think we are doing this on purpose? Does He think that we CHOOSE to feel like this?

The honest answer, NO! In no way does God expect us to be able to accomplish the commands He gives us about maintaining strong mental health on our own. In fact, He has NEVER asked anyone to do anything on their own. From the very creation of the world, He has always been there providing the power to accomplish the things He asked His people to do. He had Noah build the Ark, but He brought the animals into it (Gen 7:8-9). He had Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt, but He parted the Sea for them to escape through (Ex. 13:13-14). He asked Mary to carry the Savior of the world, and then created the pregnancy (Luke 1:35). He sent Jesus’ disciples out to teach, preach and heal, and empowered them with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4). There is never a time that God asks us to do something, even seemingly impossible things, and expects us to do it on our own.

And this remains absolutely true as we deal with our own mental health. There are biological aspects of mental health which we do not control. God knows this. There are times we do not choose to feel a certain way. God understands this. And yet, God offers us His support, strength, and power to continue to live out the commands of His scripture. We can’t do it on our own, but with God’s empowering Spirit, we CAN do it. For the vast majority of us, this doesn’t mean He will remove our mental health difficulties, but rather that through His power we can daily overcome the struggles we face.

What would your day look like if you woke up depressed and immediately prayed for God to empower you with hope? What if any moment you noticed your panic rising, you sang a song of worship? How might your day be different if your frustrations become opportunities for you to focus on your blessings? God is ready, waiting, and wanting us to ask for the power we need to effectively live mentally healthy, scripture fulfilling lives for Him.

If we ask, He WILL give (Matt. 7:7), and with God’s power, NOTHING is impossible! (Luke 18:27)

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