What happens?

If someone’s mental health gets so bad that it’s hard to remember Bible stories? I’ve been pretty isolated lately and it just seems like my brain is falling apart. I barely take care of myself anymore cause I don’t see the point. I’m basically living to die. I’ve gone through a Bible a bunch, the new testaments several times but it seems like the most Christian activities I do, the farther away from God’s word I remember. It’s like I continue to drift further and further, even though I’m constantly seeking him. I don’t understand.

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. - John 14:26

I have always prayed for the Holy Ghost to bring things back to my remembrance, and he consistently has. Our mental faculties may fade, but he is always at full strength. I would simply advise you to start praying for the Holy Ghost to assist you where your memory is concerned, and I would be stunned if you do not see major improvements in that area.

When I do my Bible reading in the morning, I don't try too hard to remember what I've read, but I listen for the Holy Spirit's voice to teach me what He wants me to know. This is usually more impactful than just the words alone and I can carry it and remember it longer.

Also, I select one verse that seems especially meaningful and make it my daily memory verse. The next day I may forget it completely, but for that day I have one verse I can recall and think about.

Sounds less like you have memory problems and more like you just don't have a purpose.

Is there nothing at all in your life that you can still get excited about?

...it happens.

I believe that most Christian activities are just everyday tasks like taking care of yourself, going to work, nuking the dinner, etc.

I have suffered through depression off and on in my life and have found that just getting out of bed each day and doing even small productive tasks does wonders for my outlook on life.

You probably are drifting further and further. Time to grab a paddle and make a course correction.

God wants us to have life and have it more abundantly, but you got to want this for yourself.

Perhaps that's the point.

Precious @ATSTD, I will pray for you - please Be Very Richly Encouraged And Edified
In Christ, and In His Precious Word Of Truth!:

God's Grace Word for our infirmities!
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Overcoming Depression Biblically And Naturally (Part I)
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Overcoming Depression Biblically And Naturally (Part II) (Dr Shober)

Amen.

*Hugs you
Praying

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You know you remind me of someone.

Why do you seek after what is already made available.

Maybe think on this.
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10

Shhhhh! Just sit back and enjoy the show.

I'll pop some popcorn. Could you bring the soft drinks? I already have the M&M's and salted nuts.

Is this how newcomers here are greeted? And in a conversation where one Christian is trying to help another Christian?

The lurker will go back to lurking.

Peace, be still; Lay all your worries down. Be still, oh my soul, For our God, is in control. And if God is for us, Then whom shall I fear? And our God is for us;So lay down, be still.He is God. Hallelujah, our God has overcome. Hallelujah, our Lord, Jesus Christ, has won.

When there is reason to believe one is not really a newcomer... Yes, that is sometimes how one is greeted.

After we have seen four or five iterations of the same cycle, it becomes somewhat predictable.

It sounds like you might be going through a phase of withdrawal after losing your bearings in some of life's uglier motivations.

I once struggled with apathy and detachment, which affected my memory and concentration. The catalyst was losing what I imagined to be my sense of purpose, a woman, who was unfaithful to me. I know from your introductory post, that my situation back then is somewhat comparable to something that's recently happened to you.

When the spirit of heaviness won't relinquish its grip, pray, drop to your knees and cry out, frustrate it if you can with the garment of praise, sing psalms, leave no stone unturned to come nearer to God.

His love is not a here today and gone tomorrow kinda thing. It's the only strong and steady constant we have, through all our fluctuating thoughts and feelings, doubts and fears, struggles and victories.

The worst part of the world, is always that part which was in us. We need the One who overcame the world to prevail over those things, which just when we thought we were out, would pull us back in, if it were not for Him.