Review: Characteristics; Contributors; Action Steps
David’s Journey
Mighty in faith from childhood
Lions; bear; Goliath
Anointed, chosen by God; Favored
Exploits incredible! People’s Favorite!
Close with prophets, priests, spiritual leaders
Most powerful and popular King ever!
Painful Circumstances: lost a child; best friend died; sin exposed to nation; Disappointed self
Family a WRECK! Father in law; children; mocked by wife
Depression! (Psalm 6:6; Psalm 13; Psalm 32; Psalm 38)
A Crisis of Trust (Psalm 42; Psalm 43)
Moving through depression: be honest; bring into light! Seek the Lord; tell yourself the TRUTH; take next right step; get reinforcements! (Spiritual, relational, professional)
Remember …. Jesus is Anointed to Break the Grip of Depression!! (Luke 4:16-21; 2 Timothy 1:7)
The “I WILLS” in the battle with depression ….
I WILL seek the Lord and remember His love, goodness, and faithfulness of the past.
I WILL be honest with God and myself and a safe core about where I am.
I WILL speak the Truth to myself regardless of my feelings or present circumstances.
I WILL persistently forecast, declare, and stand for my healing, deliverance, and restoration!
See Psalm 42, 43
