Depression is not a popular subject but it is a prevalent one for sure. People today do not like to talk about it because they think others may think they are mentally ill. And, for some, mental illness still carries a stigma. Let me say several things about depression that are very important.
1. Depression is real. And especially during COVID 19. I guarantee you that depression cases have increased significantly because of the virus. Adhering to the CDC guidelines of staying at home is tough. Real tough. Working from home is difficult. Many things in life easily breed depression.
2. Depression is more prevalent than you want to admit or realize. Many people fight depression and some fight it constantly. Ministers, like myself, are especially susceptible to the ups and downs of depression.
3. Before you reach for that bottle of self-pity oil, let me also say that a Christian does not and cannot dwell in depression! Many Bible characters experienced the reality of depression but they did not stay in that condition long. They did not dwell there. They refused to allow self-pity defeat them.
This Wednesday night I am going to talk about depression and teach from Psalm 23 and relate it to depression. I would bet you have never heard a sermon from Psalm 23 on depression. If you really want to know what Psalm 23 says about this unique subject, you have three options:
Join us in person at 7:00 p.m.
Join us on YouTube livestream at 7:20 p.m.
Watch it later from our website at your convenience
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