The truth is I’m not OK. A whole series of problems have coincided with one of my ‘down’ mood swings and I know from experience that I am on the brink of depression. My friend  has been there too and so I was able to speak my mind. “I thought so”, she answered, “Takes one to know one.” 

Over the years I have learned to cope when I am like this but obviously there are the tell-tale signs: usually I become argumentative and self opinionated – well more than usual!  Partly because of that, and partly because my creativity seems to have deserted me  I have kept away from writing on this blog.

Usually, when I am feeling like this I turn to music. and there is one piece I keep playing time and time again. I have not been able to a copy of the version I have on my iPlayer but it is the words that are important and so I thought the least I could do is share. So here they are along with a video of the melody

“Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer”
Music by Keith Getty; Words by Margaret Becker
Copyright © 2002 Thankyou Music

Jesus draw me ever nearer
As I labour through the storm.
You have called me to this passage,
and I’ll follow, though I’m worn.

May this journey bring a blessing,
May I rise on wings of faith;
And at the end of my heart’s testing,
With Your likeness let me wake.

Jesus guide me through the tempest;
Keep my spirit staid and sure.
When the midnight meets the morning,
Let me love You even more.

Let the treasures of the trial                                 
Form within me as I go –
And at the end of this long passage,
Let me leave them at Your throne.