REASONS FOR DEPRESSION

     (Ephesians 6:12)

A)  Saul’s relentless attacks (27:1)

B)  David’s responsibilities (27:2)

C)  David’s reasoning (27:1)

  RESULTS FROM DEPRESSION  (27:3)

A)  Peace that dishonored God (27:5-6)

B)  Promises he deserted (Psalm 27:1,3,5)

C)  People he deceived (I Samuel 27:8-11)

REMEDY FOR DEPRESSION

A)  Remember God’s Promises are sure

  (Isaiah 54:17)(Romans 8:32)(Numbers 23:19)

B)  Remember God’s Promises are conditional(Psalm 34:15-16)

C)  Remember God’s Promises are corrective(Psalm 34:18)

  Pressure drove David away from God! 

“There is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines.”

BETRAYAL OF DEPRESSION

Depression is a serious mental occurrence, that affects almost everyone at some point in time.                                                             There are Doctors and pills for it and sometimes that is needed but most of the time what is needed is just a little light at the end of the tunnel.  I feel very strongly about this message today as I see different situations that some of you are dealing with.  Situations that seem to have no end or answer, and just like David did, we cry out how long oh Lord, how long?  9 in 10 people will suffer from it, 340 million people suffer from it, and 1 in 5 young adolescents.  At to make matters worse in our day and time, we have the social media deciding for us if we have enough or look good enough, and we compare what we have or don’t have to determine self-worth.

SIGNS OF DEPRESSION

1) LOSS OF INTEREST (in family and relations) things you love to do

2) HOPELESSNESS you feel helpless, it affects your confidence and ability to do your job

3) APPETITE CHANGE over eat or not eat

4) SLEEP CHANGES get to much or none

5) LOSS OF ENERGY lethargic, tired throughout the day

6) SELF HATRED suicidal thoughts, hate YOU!

7) CONCENTRATION anxiety, worry, you dread doing, your thoughts wander all the time

8) YOU DREAD DOING ANYTHING such as getting ready, walk to get the paper, anything..

If you are depressed, I hope this sermon will help!