Change the Lens of Depression
Change my Lens of Depression
I need to change my lens of depression.
Depression is a poor lens
through which to filter existence.
Always bringing into focus
the wrong subject matter.
Macro sizing doubts and fears and blurring
hope and possibility.
God, you expand my black-and-white world,
revealing the vivid spectrum of colors.
Transforming possibility
through the lens of your love.
Depression is a poor lens
through which to filter relationships.
Always bringing into focus
the hidden thought behind motives.
Macro sizing negative opinions and
minimizing tangible truth.
God, you show me we are all sinners
desperately needing the development
of our negative image.
Depression is a poor lens
through which to zoom in on faults.
Constantly removing from focus
our value and expecting perfection.
Macro sizing disappointment
and downsizing grace.
God, you show me the ugliness of when I hurt others
and give me the opportunity for repentance
and retakes.
You change the lens of depression
and help me to see the bigger picture of
your love for mankind.
For Further Reading
Uncrushed by Beth Marshall
