4 Encouraging Truths for Christian Moms with Mental Illness

The apostle Paul speaks of a thorn in his side that he pleaded with God three times to remove (2 Cor. 12:7–10). Biblical scholars aren’t sure exactly what Paul’s thorn was, but I can tell you mine: bipolar disorder. I was diagnosed as an adolescent and have pleaded with God more than thrice to remove this from me.

It took me longer than Paul to hear God telling me that His grace is sufficient.

Mental illness can still be a highly stigmatized topic in the church. For those who do not have such struggles, suicidal ideations and the extreme despair that come with clinical depression can be difficult to understand. Although many Christians know the trial of occasional anxiety or depressed feelings, people with a diagnosed mental illness face unique challenges.


Lieryn Barnett
Lieryn Barnett
Lieryn Barnett is a covenant member of Two Cities Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is a contributing writer for The Mighty, writing about her experiences with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. You can follow her on Twitter.

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