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What can I do to overcome delay in life that causes depression, self pity and anxiety?

I'm currently facing delays in life

Proverbs 13:12

ESV - 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

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Emilio 1992 Emo Tenorio Supporter Shomer
In my humble opinion this life will bring many tribulations that we must endure and overcome in such a manner that brings glory to our Lord and builds the faith of those who watch. (Job 2:10; Colossians 4:5)

We all have a choice as to how to deal with and then overcome delays or disappointments in this life. Spend buckets of money on professional advice or services with their medications, maybe sometimes if required?
But not every bruise requires emergency surgery, unless your bleeding out friend. (Philippians 1:6)

The Scriptures are full of both known and unknown people who stepped from the shadows of time onto center stage, as needed. Doing the will of the Master and being used for kingdom purpose and glory. (Isaiah 46:10)

People with faults, life crushing delays or disappointments that would warrant some serious couch time by modern effeminate emotional rescuer standards. But once chosen, they were able to overcome their limitations by renewing their minds and stepping forward in faith with the fire of God’s Word. 

Bottom Line
Consider maybe these current seemingly delaying disappointments, could in fact be the Master just letting the clay sit to air for a moment? 

Volunteer provide any encouragement or help when ever there is opportunity the great reward is that it takes your mind off your own selfish thoughts, wants, problems and redirects your focus to the needs of others! (Galatians 6:3; Galatians 4:9)

When in a tribulation of sorts and ole disappointment comes knocking. 
I do anonymous good deeds and these small deeds make me feel so much better enduring my daily small problems. It's like spiritually punching the evil one in his funny face and he does not seem to come around as much anymore. Laughter is our best free medicine and the side effects are just wonderful. (2 Corinthians 11:6)

Disappointed with delays in your life CHANGE what you can and get on with your life as you are burning day light. The wind and current are speaking friend, change your bearing, trim the sail find that true wind. Wisely use your time right now today, for tomorrow is promised to no one! (Philippians 1:27; 2 Corinthians 7:9)

“The secret to happiness is freedom.. And the secret to freedom is courage.” ~Thucydides

In the Lord’s freedom forward for the mark....….warrior on

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