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For the ones who carry

Depression

Even in the pit, He is the floor beneath you.

Reflections

Even in the pit, He is the floor beneath you. Let that not stay just an idea — let it become the breath you take next.

Scripture

Psalm 40:1–2

Carmelite Voice

St. Teresa of Calcutta

Open Psalm 40:1–2 slowly tonight. Read it as if it were a letter sent across centuries to find you, on this very page, in this very ache.

Scripture

Psalm 40:1–2

Carmelite Voice

St. Teresa of Calcutta

St. Teresa of Calcutta knew this ground by name. They are not far from you. Their prayer, on the other side of glory, is praying you forward.

Scripture

Psalm 40:1–2

Carmelite Voice

St. Teresa of Calcutta

You do not have to resolve depression tonight. Staying here, in His company, choosing to be honest — that is already the beginning of healing.

Scripture

Psalm 40:1–2

Carmelite Voice

St. Teresa of Calcutta