No, not again! It was happening! Slowly a dark curtain was closing over my already vulnerable heart and that sinking feeling was beginning to envelop my mind, again! Lost battles filled my memory! I was beginning to lose control. Help! This person has no name, but perhaps many names. The issue is not physical but mental, perhaps depression. There are signs that we are moving past the greatest impact of the pandemic, however, the mental health of our country was already in jeopardy prior to this overwhelming storm. And as stated in the last Inspirational note, there are no ventilators in a mental health center. Some studies show that 1 in 5 people will experience one of the mental illnesses during their lifetime. All face challenges in life that can impact their mental health. The following are a few spiritual tips that can nurture ones mental and spiritual health focusing on working though events that may have happened in the last year. (1) Turn worries over to God including situations you cannot change..Ps. 55:22 .cast your cares on the Lord, He will sustain you! (2) Invite God to help you process mental struggles connected with big changes..Spend time with God,,,Jer. 333:3 He is the universal problem solver! (3) Recognize your need to share this journey with a friend , family member or your health care provider, remembering that He will never leave nor forsake you…Heb. 13:5 (last part) (4) Challenge negative thinking patterns-Phil. 2:5-Ps. 16;11 (5) Make time to take care of yourself—Choose a healthy lifestyle—3John 2 Feel free to personalize this list remembering that God has the perfect plan for each of us…Jer. 29:11-13! Please let us know as you add tips that have been helpful to you. Grace Abounds Ministries is not only interested in the spiritual aspects of your life but the mental and physical as well. If you have not yet visited our website here is that address and the site includes guidelines for making a donation to the ministry as God leads. Until next time, remember that where sin abounds, grace does much more abound! Rom 5:20 we are praying for you! : https://www.graceabounds-ministries.com. Also, another email address specifically for the ministry is info@graceabounds-ministries.com.