Depression

Kallangur Bible Talks - 2nd November 2014 pm

Chasing the Perfect Life
#8 - Depression

Psalm 42

Introduction

• Jesus preached the gospel and healed
• Power and desire to provide spiritual and physical healing

1. The priority of turning to God in our challenges

• 2 Tim 3:16-17
• Human experiences being redefined as medical conditions
• Consider how our own heart can influence how we feel

2. What does the Bible say?

• Prov 5:21-23
• Psalm 42 - in deep despair, but able to trust and cry out to God
• Blaming circumstances? Blaming others? Bible says don't blame external things but look to God for help
• 2 Cor 7:10