Repent, Refocus, Replace

        Yesterday was quite a grim day for me. Depression and hopelessness was pressing n from all sides. I had a big breakdown last night and... everything felt so dark and hopeless. I felt so alone and distant from all my friends. It just occurred to me today the system that my pastor taught me. Repent, refocus, replace. Repent of all your dark, sinful, and idolatrous thoughts. Refocus on the lord Jesus Christ. And lastly, replace all those thoughts with heavenly thoughts. Replace your dark thoughts with the light and strength of the Lord. I believe this is the key to getting past my romantic feelings for my friend and it will definitely weaken my depression. Now of course, finding a job is necessary too but this is the key to true happiness. Happiness I have not felt in such a long time. I must learn to be content with my present situation. The Lord has plans for me and I must trust Him. I have confidence that He will grant me what I so desperately wish for and desire but I must make Him first in my life. It will be a challenge, but it is not impossible. I am making a commitment as of this moment to focus on the Lord. Cutting people out of my life was not necessary. Although it may have helped, I believe this formula will help me to focus. Anything is possible with Jesus. It will be a very difficult road ahead but I will make it.