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You may not know the cause of your depression or irritability

"He understands how weak we are; He knows we are only dust." Psalm 103:14

This is a sweet and encouraging thought! 

Others may imagine us . . .
strong—when we are weak,
healthy—when we are diseased,
out of temper—when we are suffering.

But God understands how weak we are! And it is not bare knowledge—but knowledge united with love; knowledge that awakens sympathy. He knows . . .
the weakness of our constitutions,
the exact nature of our temperament,
the shattered state of the nerves,
the secret disease which causes irritability, or depression. 

He can distinguish between what proceeds from physical causes—and what flows from the depravity of our hearts. 

He knows every avenue by which temptation can enter, and the effects which external objects, or mental images have upon us. 

He knows and often pities us—when others blame us!

He knows and sympathizes with us—when others judge harshly of us! 

He knows and makes allowance, saying, "The spirit indeed is willing—but the flesh is weak."

Beloved, you may not know the cause of your depression or irritability, but your heavenly Father knows, and, "Like as a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him!"