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Psalm 42:5. Why, my soul, are you downcast?<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Why so disturbed within me? <\/span><\/span>Put your hope in God,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>for I will yet praise him,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>my Savior\u00a0and my God.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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\n \n \nDepression is a cruel and unfair player. It singles us out at inconvenient times and is unconcerned about our commitments or schedules. Nor is it a respecter of persons. Many of God\u2019s great warriors fought attacks of depression.<\/p>\n
The prophet Elijah despaired to the point of praying \u201cLord, take my life!\u201d The apostle Paul was often overwhelmed, making it necessary for the Lord to speak to him in a night vision, \u201cDo not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you\u2026\u201d And one of my heroes of the faith, Charles Spurgeon, suffered severe bouts of depression. He explained them as dark and sinister emotions that left him feeling alienated from God.<\/p>\n
Does it surprise you that believers face these kinds of battles? It shouldn\u2019t. We all struggle from time to time with feelings of hopelessness. But notice how the Psalmist begins to overcome the darkness. He preaches the truth of God to himself, knowing he will find strength and courage there.<\/p>\n
The next time you find depression creeping in, lay hold of verses like 2 Samuel 22:2-3:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; the God of my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; my Savior.\u201d<\/p>\n
Immerse yourself in scriptures that speak about salvation and the magnitude of God\u2019s love for you. Remind yourself of all that is now yours and say, \u201cMy hope is in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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