Part 1: Depression

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One out of every two people today are wrestling with mental and emotional health issues.

Kaiser Foundation

Depression - A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Psalm 42

“As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, O God.”

Psalm 42:1 (NLT)

“I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before Him?”

Psalm 42:2 (NLT)

“Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, ‘Where is this God of yours?’”

Psalm 42:3 (NLT)

“My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be: I walked among the crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God, singing for joy and giving thanks amid the sound of a great celebration!”

Psalm 42:4 (NLT)

“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad?...

Psalm 42:5a (NLT)

1. DEPRESSION CAN BE CONNECTED TO SOMETHING PHYSICAL.

“He looked around and there beside his head was some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water! So he ate and drank and lay down again.”

1 Kings 19:6 (NLT)

2. DEPRESSION CAN BE LINKED TO SOMETHING EMOTIONAL.

“‘O God my rock,’ I cry, ‘Why have You forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?’”

Psalm 42:9 (NLT)

3. DEPRESSION CAN BE CONNECTED TO SOMETHING WE THINK.

“Elijah replied, ‘I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with You, torn down Your altars, and killed every one of Your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.’”

1 Kings 19:10 (NLT)

“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again—my Savior and my God!”

Psalm 42:11 (NLT)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:

• Do this week’s YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “Depression”- by Life Church (7 days).

• Check out this week’s blog or podcast: “Depression: There is Hope.”

• Turn in a question for the Q&A panel either by text or here: __________________________

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• Get more information about our next Baptism Day on September 26th