*DAILY DEW 4/DECEMBER/2023* *Dealing With Depression* (II) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God--soon I'll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He's my God."* (Psalms 42:11 (The Message)) _Bible Insight:_ 2. Avoid or defy negative and unproductive criticism. As long as you reasonable can, avoid an environment of negative critics. However, You can't always avoid negative criticisms but you can defy them. You defy them by not taking them to heart. Never take a negative criticism too personally. You will only hurt yourself and possibly give room for depressive thoughts. Some criticism are necessary as a catalyst for change. But don't dwell on negative and non constructive criticisms. They only make you bitter rather than better. Don't surround yourself with critics who do not do anything meaningful to help your life especially in the direction they criticize. Talk is cheap. If they were to be in your shoes, they may not even do as much as you. To help you defy negative criticism, direct your thoughts towards those who speak well of you. It is unfortunate that we focus too much on bad reviews and criticisms and too little on the positive. Don't overwork yourself over what men think or say about you. Rather ask yourself, "what does God say/think about me?" Even if you think God is not happy with what you are doing or what is being complained about, remember that God does not hate you and does not abandon you. God wants the best for you. _MEDITATION:_ *What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?* Romans 8:31 (KJV) *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_DECEMBER,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...