Pastor Brian Howard preaches out of Psalm 13 on anxiety and depression, and on what the Bible has to say about mental illness.
Foundations for this message:
- Good Christians struggle with anxiety and depression
Mental illness is not a sinThe Bible is filled with people who struggle with what we would call “Anxiety” and “Depression”- David, Elijah, Jonah, Job, Moses, Jeremiah
Not all stress is anxiety. Not all sadness is depression. Your suffering is real and we are with you in itYour next steps if you struggle with anxiety or depression:
Consider professional counseling Consider physician prescribed medicationChoose to be around other Christians who love you and care for you Choose to worship in the waiting