That book title's a bit dark, huh?
But the darkness is where author Sarah J. Robinson has spent most of her life - the darkness of depression. It's something that doesn't often get talked about in Christian circles, or if it is spoken of, it's with derision, as if it's your fault that you feel this way. You must not be praying hard enough.
I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die is here to tell you just how untrue that is.
Using Biblical scripture and her personal experiences seeking therapy and medication, Robinson's book aims to help depressed and suicidal readers by showing them that God is still with them. Even in the darkness. Even in the fire. There's no shame in mental illness.
If you have a friend or family member who is depressed and you're wondering how to help them, this book is a great resource, with a whole appendix in the back of the book on what you can do and what to look out for.
And if you're not depressed and you don't know someone who is, I think there are still benefits to reading Robinson's story. It shows how God doesn't leave us even when we're going through tough times. It reminds us that God never said being a Christian would be without hardships. It proves to us that we are worth saving, and there are things we can do to help our minds and bodies heal.
I really enjoyed reading it and took quite a few notes at the end of each chapter.
I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die is published by WaterBrook and is available to purchase today! I received a free ARC in exchange for this review.
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