Title:
Carving Hope out of Depression:
Victory Over Darkness and a Path to Self-Love
By:
David Harder
A
CBM Christian Book Review
10.0
out of 10.0 stars
Carving
Hope out of Depression: Victory Over Darkness and a Path to Self-Love by David
Harder offers hope for anyone who has or is suffering with depression,
loneliness, hopelessness or considered suicide as a way to end the pain. His
book presents hope in Jesus Christ, no matter what religion or belief
system one holds, we all have different lives, encounters and experiences, yet
there is one common thread we all need: Redemption in the love of God. He
encourages all to look up to God for help, offering a discovery of Jesus as the
Good Shepherd, shedding light on His Word, His hope, His love and offering a light
to lead the way out of darkness.
Finding
himself with no hope after a string of failed marriages and dashed hopes, the
author writes how he once considered suicide as a way to end it all. His
journey gives understanding on “how” God’s light saved him through a series of
divine appointments and circumstances, presenting how seeking God saved his
life. Told from a perspective to inspire readers to seek God, not their own
answers to help lead them out of depression and hopelessness, the author
presents Scripture, hope and truth. With a simple look at pertinent scripture
verses and a simple method of choosing God’s ways instead of your own, the
author shows that this will lead to new life.
With
each chapter readers will discover an introspective and reflective journey.
Presenting a challenge to faith with thought-provoking insight into the truth of
the Word of God, coupled with Biblical insight and stories as the author speaks
the truth of God’s Word. Ending with discussion questions helps readers to assimilate
and think back upon their own journey, choices, feelings and brings an
understanding of the truth in Scripture.
There
is one sentence that caught my eye and speaks to those who are perhaps “wise in
their own estimations”. This one statement perhaps sums up what many have come
to find in their own lives. “Self-reliance had failed me, and the results of my
choices were glaringly awful. I convinced myself that I was hopeless, and God
could not and would never love me.” This remarkable comment reflects what many
may have experienced in some way or another. It’s our choices that can create
life or death in our lives. The author lovingly expresses how God can redeem
any soul, any situation and that it’s never too late.
While
this book is in no way comprehensive on the subject of depression, or a
substitute for counselling or professional measures, the author has given
insight into understanding that perhaps you can’t do life alone without God…and
two, you need Jesus more than you think. His book is simple, yet profound as he
touches on the heartbeat of a life once lost (his) and relates how God can
breathe new life into what you thought was dead. An amazing read!
This
book comes as a highly recommended for just about anyone who is experiencing
depression, hopelessness, loneliness and has, or is, currently contemplating
suicide. There is hope.
You
may get your copy of Carving Hope out of Depression: Victory Over Darkness and a Path to Self-Love at Amazon or in Kindle.