John 16:33 NLT

Premise ⁃  Although God promises us that there will be no sorrow or pain once we transition from this life to eternal life with Him, as believers we must grip the reality that this current life brings challenges, situations, and circumstances that produce sadness, harsh realities, and suffering and cannot be avoided. The good news is The Lord promises us that during such trials and sorrows that He has given us peace and overcome the world. Victory is available to those who believe!

Depression definition:  sadness; gloom; dejection. Psychiatry a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; sadness greater and more prolonged than that warranted by any objective reason. dullness or inactivity

Fundamental truths

1.  Depression if not tackled and dealt with visits frequently and steals time away from you.

Job 30:16 NLT
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Joel 2:25a NLT

2.  Depression causes constant sadness, weeping, and sobbing.

Psalms 6:6 NLT
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Psalms 30:5 NLT

3.  Depression establishes abandonment issues and always points the finger instead dealing with the root.

Psalms 88:5-7 NLT
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Isaiah 41:10 NLT

4.  Depression feels like your suffering from constant heart break.

Lamentations 2:11 NLT
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Psalms 147:3 NLT