November 29, 2009
Does Jesus Care? (1 Peter 5:6-7)
Depression is a major concern in our country; in our world.
- Humble yourself = means admit you need help
- Proper time = means whenever God gets the greatest glory!
- Casting all your anxiety = literally means to throw yourself down and cry out to God "I'm hurting inside!!!"
Famous Depressed Dudes in the Bible: Moses, Jonah, Job, David, Paul, Elijah
(I also think of Jeremiah)
How to get depressed in 3 easy steps:
- Isolate yourself
- Focus on the negative
- Forget God's provision
Elijah - greatest prophet but still succeptible to depression so how much more are we?
The timing of depression. It usually happens after:
- intense ministry
- relational conflict
- physical trauma
- major victory
- huge disappointment
- major loss
- change in diet
Coming OUT of depression:
- Let God speak! -the Word, Christian music
- Receive God's provision - open your heart, let people minister to you
- Get involved with people - help somebody else!
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