An interesting question today from Agnishka, which I think is the Polish form of Agnes.

Who writes in today about the complexity of Christian emotions?

Pastor John, I want to begin by expressing my deep gratitude for the work that you do and the impact you've had on the broader church.

Your teachings have been a source of encouragement and guidance to many, including myself.

I recently read your book battling on belief, a book you published in 2007, and a particular

passage stood out to me. You wrote this, quote, despondency is not a common word today,

but I think it captures what I mean. It is not depression,

per se, because depression connotes a clinical condition in our day, but it is more than simply

having a bad day and feeling temporarily gloomy in the evening. Between those two, there is a

broad terrain of unhappiness where too many Christians live their lives.

Beneath much of that experience is unbelief in the future grace of God and its foundation

in the person and work of Christ."

This may be wonder if your views on this topic have evolved, especially given your personal

experiences.

I recall you mentioning a season in your life when you were deeply affected by an emotional

state that was hard to understand, even to the point of sobbing without a clear cause.

Reflecting on those experiences have your thoughts on unhappiness its roots and how Christians

should approach it has it changed also looking back at battling unbelief do you still agree with

the perspectives you shared or have your views shifted in light of more recent experiences

or understanding i greatly value your insights and appreciate your time and considering

these questions.

I have to admit that my memory is simply not good enough to know all the ways I have changed over the past 50 years in my thinking.

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