| Depression.... |
| Does God care when I feel depressed? Psalm 139:1-2 ... even in darkness I cannot hide from you... There is no depth to which we can descend that God is not present with us. When depression comes, we must remember that even though we cannot see or feel his presence, he has not abandoned us! Psalm 130:1-8 ...From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help... We can cry out to God in prayer even from the darkest night of despair He will hear us. Isaiah 53:3 ...He was despised and rejected-a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We know that through Christ God understands the pain of human life. Romans 8:39 Nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Not even life's worst depression can separate us from the love of Christ Does feeling depressed mean something is wrong with my faith? Judges 15:18 Now Samson was very thirsty, an he cried out to the LORD, "You have accomplished this great victory..Must I now die of thirst?" 1 Kings 19:3-4 Elijah was afraid and fled for his life...He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed the he might die... Even for the people of God, depression can often follow great achievement or spiritual victory. Psalm 35:9 I will be glad because he rescues me. Psalm 40:1-3 He lifted me out of the pit of despair... Matthew 14:29-31 ...when he looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted. Instantly Jesus reached out his hand and grabbed him! God is well able to lift us out of the pit of depression and fear. PROMISE FROM GOD: Matthew 11:28-30 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is useful, good not harsh. My burden is light and easy to be borne. "TouchPoints" |