depression: understanding it facing it

“The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for pulling

down strongholds [walls]…”2 Corinthians 10:4-5

EpisodeEpisode – A period of despair (2 Kings 19) ClinicalClinical – – Long periods of sadness;

irritability; loss of interest in activities once enjoyed; change in weight or appetite; change in sleep patterns; feelings of guilt; hopelessness; worthlessness, inability to concentrate & remember or make decisions; fatigue; restlessness; thoughts of suicide.

Jeremiah, the weeping prophet: Jeremiah, the weeping prophet: Jeremiah 19:14 -20:10, 14-18Jeremiah 19:14 -20:10, 14-18

FrustrationFrustration – 20:7a – James 4 RejectionRejection – 20:7b-8, 9 – 2 Tim 4:2-4; 1:4 FearFear – 20:10 – Luke 18:1; Gal 6:9; Psa

27:13 Depression didn’t overcome his faith – 20:11-13

Life IS peaks and valleys!Life IS peaks and valleys! Examples: (Examples: (2 Pet 1:16-2:3; Matt 172 Pet 1:16-2:3; Matt 17)) Prayer, Bible reading, assembly times, Prayer, Bible reading, assembly times,

service to others & hospitality.service to others & hospitality.

Life IS peaks and valleys!Life IS peaks and valleys! God never leaves His children!God never leaves His children!

Examples: (Examples: (1 Pet 5:6-7; Heb 13:5-6; Psa 911 Pet 5:6-7; Heb 13:5-6; Psa 91)) We may lose sight of Him, but He never We may lose sight of Him, but He never

loses sight of us.loses sight of us.

Life is peaks and valleys!Life is peaks and valleys! God never leaves His children!God never leaves His children! Give thanks everyday!Give thanks everyday!

Example: (Example: (1 Thess 5:17-18; 2 Cor 11:23-281 Thess 5:17-18; 2 Cor 11:23-28)) God means the good & bad to “work God means the good & bad to “work

together for [your] good” (together for [your] good” (Rom 8:28Rom 8:28).).

“Why are you fearful, O you of little faith” (Matt 8:26)?

Believe the gospel of Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10 Repent or turn from your sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom

6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10