Review: Characteristics; Contributors; Action Steps

David’s Journey

Mighty in faith from childhood

Lions; bear; Goliath

Anointed, chosen by God; Favored

Exploits incredible! People’s Favorite!

Close with prophets, priests, spiritual leaders

Most powerful and popular King ever!

Painful Circumstances: lost a child; best friend died; sin exposed to nation; Disappointed self

Family a WRECK! Father in law; children; mocked by wife

Depression! (Psalm 6:6; Psalm 13; Psalm 32; Psalm 38)

A Crisis of Trust (Psalm 42; Psalm 43)

Moving through depression: be honest; bring into light! Seek the Lord; tell yourself the TRUTH; take next right step; get reinforcements! (Spiritual, relational, professional)

Remember …. Jesus is Anointed to Break the Grip of Depression!! (Luke 4:16-21; 2 Timothy 1:7)

The “I WILLS” in the battle with depression ….

I WILL seek the Lord and remember His love, goodness, and faithfulness of the past.

I WILL be honest with God and myself and a safe core about where I am.

I WILL speak the Truth to myself regardless of my feelings or present circumstances.

I WILL persistently forecast, declare, and stand for my healing, deliverance, and restoration!

See Psalm 42, 43