I like to light candles and say specific prayers for each candle lit. I also sometimes decorate the area around the candle, making an "altar" of sorts. Even if you do not *feel* God's presence, tell yourself He is there. Because the reality is, mental illness is an ILLUSION, not REALITY. I believe reality is goodness, love, light, happiness, joy, peace, etc. All the good stuff. The bad stuff, well, I call it an illusion. When all is said and done and we go to heaven, the bad stuff will disappear and it will have happened for our greater good somehow. Check out John 10:10. The thief, well, you can consider a source of evil or you could maybe say that is anything that you feel is against your happiness. It comes to steal, kill and destroy. But Jesus came so we could have life and have it to the full. I believe that what you are going through right now is just a season. Just a temporary illusion of lack. You'll bounce back and your life will be in reality, in happiness again.

You are so much more loved than you know. Look inward. Try some meditation or time of deep prayer and gratitude and ask your heart what God would say. God is Love. He will only give loving answers.