Testimonies From The Lighthouse
Corinne Watt
The testimony I would like to share is how God carries me through the darkest times in my life.
Not many people know this about me but I suffer from depression. I have struggled with depression since I was a child and it became more difficult throughout my youth, yet the toughest time was in my early twenties. It was a time of transition and trying to find myself, as well as my life purpose. It was a very low time in my life. I was on anti-depression medication, and I even wanted to end my life. I would wish that I did not exist and daydream about dying. This was a very dark time in my life; I was always emotional and carried a great deal of anxiety. I always thought if I did not know Jesus I would not even be here to share my testimony because I probably would have ended my life.
God did radical change my life over the years and carried me through the deep dark pits of depression through His holy spirit. As well, God has placed me in a loving Christian community. I have been soooo blessed to have people in my life to pray for me, spend time with and even just to have a safe place to cry and share my struggles. God has healed me and helped me to discover my identity and purpose in Him. Today I’m set free in Christ. I still have my low moments and sadness at time, but Christ is so near to me and He always stretches out His hand of love to me and lifts me out of my pit of depression. I praise God everyday for walking with me through my journey of depression.