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Breaking The Grip Of Depression (2)
Luke 4:16-21; Acts 10:38; 2 Timothy 1:7
Review: Epidemic!
It is called Depression: [Statistics]
A mental, emotional disorder characterized by: prolonged lack of energy and joy; extreme fatigue; abnormal loss of interest; uncharacteristic anger and agitation; isolation; prolonged sadness; and eventual lack of hope of recovery.
This mental, emotional disorder affects the total person; physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, relational, vocational.
In short, depression deeply affects the quality of a person’s life. Sadly, if depression is left unchecked, it can also affect the quantity of a person’s life. Suicide rates are escalating, increasing the devastation of this disorder.
Contributors:
Fatigue: physical/emotional, spiritual, financial, relational
Chemical: substance abuse; medicines; genetics
Mental/Emotional Trauma: intense, prolonged pressure, loss, hope deferred
Social: rejection, withdrawal, isolation, prolonged over-exposure to social media (information elicits response)
Spiritual: outgo vs. income, demonic assignments and assaults, oppression, demonic impulses, suggestions, etc.
Elijah: A Champion’s Journey With Depression!
1 Kings 18: The stage …. Enormous energy outgo, pressure, stress, an incredible high point!
1 Kings 19:1-21
1 Kings 19:1-4 - Lost perspective (Proverbs 15:13; Proverbs 17:22; Proverbs 18:14)
1 Kings 19:4 - Rock Bottom
1 Kings 19:5-8 - Addressing the physical: rest, food (fuel)
1 Kings 19:9-10 - He poured out his heart, including his disappointment with results.
1 Kings 19:11, 12 - Learning to hear His voice and get moving!
1 Kings 19:15-21 - A New Assignment! With New Partners (avoid isolation)
Avoiding the paralysis of analysis
Review action steps:
Get Some Rest! (Matthew 11:28; Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:31) Resting is not wasting!
Eat Some Good Food! (1 Kings 19:5-8)
Pour Out Your Heart To The Lord! (Psalm 22; Psalm 42; Psalm 43) Don’t hide your feelings!
Get Moving! (1 Kings 19:5-9)
Avoid Isolation! Enlist allies: Spiritual, social, professional if needed.
Stay The Course …. You WILL get through this season! (Psalm 42:11; Psalm 27:13, 14)
You are not alone! Bring your struggle into the light. Ask the Lord for a plan of attack involving spiritual support, and professional help if needed.
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Luke 4:16-21; Acts 10:38; 2 Timothy 1:7
Review: Epidemic!
It is called Depression: [Statistics]
A mental, emotional disorder characterized by: prolonged lack of energy and joy; extreme fatigue; abnormal loss of interest; uncharacteristic anger and agitation; isolation; prolonged sadness; and eventual lack of hope of recovery.
This mental, emotional disorder affects the total person; physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, relational, vocational.
In short, depression deeply affects the quality of a person’s life. Sadly, if depression is left unchecked, it can also affect the quantity of a person’s life. Suicide rates are escalating, increasing the devastation of this disorder.
Contributors:
Fatigue: physical/emotional, spiritual, financial, relational
Chemical: substance abuse; medicines; genetics
Mental/Emotional Trauma: intense, prolonged pressure, loss, hope deferred
Social: rejection, withdrawal, isolation, prolonged over-exposure to social media (information elicits response)
Spiritual: outgo vs. income, demonic assignments and assaults, oppression, demonic impulses, suggestions, etc.
Elijah: A Champion’s Journey With Depression!
1 Kings 18: The stage …. Enormous energy outgo, pressure, stress, an incredible high point!
1 Kings 19:1-21
1 Kings 19:1-4 - Lost perspective (Proverbs 15:13; Proverbs 17:22; Proverbs 18:14)
1 Kings 19:4 - Rock Bottom
1 Kings 19:5-8 - Addressing the physical: rest, food (fuel)
1 Kings 19:9-10 - He poured out his heart, including his disappointment with results.
1 Kings 19:11, 12 - Learning to hear His voice and get moving!
1 Kings 19:15-21 - A New Assignment! With New Partners (avoid isolation)
Avoiding the paralysis of analysis
Review action steps:
Get Some Rest! (Matthew 11:28; Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:31) Resting is not wasting!
Eat Some Good Food! (1 Kings 19:5-8)
Pour Out Your Heart To The Lord! (Psalm 22; Psalm 42; Psalm 43) Don’t hide your feelings!
Get Moving! (1 Kings 19:5-9)
Avoid Isolation! Enlist allies: Spiritual, social, professional if needed.
Stay The Course …. You WILL get through this season! (Psalm 42:11; Psalm 27:13, 14)
You are not alone! Bring your struggle into the light. Ask the Lord for a plan of attack involving spiritual support, and professional help if needed.