8-Despondent? How the Christ Child Rises to Restore Our Broken Hearts

8-Are you feeling despondent? Do you wish someone could restore your broken heart? You are not alone. The news is full of hurting people, crying out from grief from loss of loved ones from a recent school shooting or car accident, or they feel lonely in difficult circumstances. Today’s episode explores how the Christ Child heralded by angels came to heal us and give us hope in all seasons, through the lens of characters in Luke 2. Come on in and listen to episode 8 "Despondent? How the Christ Child Rises to Restore our Broken Hearts!" If you are enjoying this podcast, please send it to a friend, so they can journey toward mental health and discover hope in the process. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews get the word out about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to boost mental wellness. Thank you! Contact by Email:  [email protected] Scriptures Used in this podcast Luke 2 Read from Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)KJV reproduced by permission of Cambridge University Press, the Crown’s patentee in the UK. Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted     and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” NIV Isaiah 9:2 "The people who walked in darkness     have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,     on them has light shone.  Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,     and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Hark the Herald Angels Sing lyrics, public domain, Charles Wesley, accessed through hymnal.net, who freely shares music and lyrics. https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/84 Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing. Here are some resources to help you. Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com  phone or text 1-844-472-9687   Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.                                                                                                                               If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.