Norman Rockwell’s paintings have been a blessing to many over the last eight decades or so. The thing that most people don’t realize is the fact that he had tremendous bouts of depression. He even moved to be near a psychiatric hospital.
D.L. Moody was one of the most profound evangelists and Bible teachers of all time. Moody said once, “I am the most overestimated man in America.” He even started a Bible institute that continues to the present. It has educated a multitude of missionaries and pastors throughout its history. Yet depression almost destroyed him.
There is one thing that these two men had in common. In spite of depression which haunted them, they were willing to be a blessing to others.
The Apostle Paul spoke of Timothy’s tears:
2 Timothy 1:4
greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears
Individuals who work to be a blessing to others in spite of the drag on their lives are to be admired.
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Think about it.
Gary