1 John 5:4a
1. Depression Can and Does Afflict ________ People!
Moses - Numbers 11:15 / Elijah - 1 Kings 19:4 /Apostle Paul - 2 Corinthians 1:8 David - Psalm 42
A. He Shared His Condition
1) Depressed in his Spirit (vv.5,6,11)
2) Disturbed Heart (vv.5,11)
3) Deepening Sorrow (9b)
4) Desperation of Soul (9a)
B. He Shared Its ________ and Effects
1) Spiritual Dryness (1,2)
2) Continual Weeping (vs. 3)
3) Lingering Memories (vs. 4)
4) Overwhelming Circumstances (vss. 6-8)
5) Shameful Defeat (3, 9-10) 1 Peter 5:8; John 8:42-44; John 10:10
2. ______________is Possible Through the Power of God!
1 John 4:1a
A. Revitalize Ourselves Physically, Emotionally, Spiritually!
Psalm 42:8
B. Refocus Our Trust in the Living God!
Colossians 3:16
C. Realize that With Jesus There Is Hope! Psalm 42:5,11
1 John 5:4-5; Galatians 2:20