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Bereavement, hardship, divorce - the Word of God speaks of these difficulties in Job and in the words of Jesus. These things can bring on deep depression. We see this in Job's reaction to his bereavement and hardship. In such circumstances, we must take our thoughts to the Lord, even if, as in the case of Job, the pouring out of the soul to the Lord doesn't seem to be a very positive thing. It is to the Lord that we cry. When we do this, we keep open our lifeline to Him open. He will renew our strength. He will lift us out of our trouble. Whatever trouble we face, we must learn to say, with the Psalmist: "Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer ... " (Psalm 17:1).