Overcoming Depression from the Life of David

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What the ancient refer to as a, “Dark Night of the Soul” and John Bunyan called the slough of despond. we know as clinical depression. It is a reality of life as much for us as it was for them. The #1 most prescribed medication in our country are the anti-depressants. According to the uplift program, the fastest growing segment of our society who are taking depression medication are the preschoolers. Spiritually, it is as thought a ceiling of steel caused our prayers to never be heard. Emotionally, we are in pain at best numb at worst. Physically, we can’t sleep at night and don’t want to get out of bed in the morning. If you have seasons like this you are in good company. It is not a sign of weakness or lack of spirituality necessarily. It was a part of the life of King David. He went through this dark night of a soul a number of times in his life. Sometimes from his own bad decisions, other times simply because of the circumstances of life. Listen to some of the words David wrote during the Dark Nights of the Soul. Psalm 10:1 (ESV) 1 Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Psalm 13:1–2 (ESV) 1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Lest you think that these words are evidence of a lack of faith, the testimony of the ungodly remember that these are the words of a man after God’s own heart. The Bible teaches that Jesus was a, “Man of sorrows, acquainted with grief” In Romans 9:2 Paul spoke of having great sorrow and unceasing grief in his heart. Today we are going to look at Depression in the life of David. We will… Recognize the Causes of depression Consider the Consequences of depression Look at the Cure of Depression

Topics

• Strength in Hard Times
• Overcoming Obstacles