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God's Presence in Depression 0:00 Depression. Walking from darkness into the dawn. What is God's heart on depression? The pressures and stresses of life often weigh us down. When0:12 our hearts are heavy and our heads are low, the clouds of depression seem to block out any ray of hope. But even in our depression, God walks with us, carries our burdens,0:24 and shines the light of his word on our despair. The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. Psalm 1 18 verse 27.0:37 God is with us in our depression. Do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with0:49 my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41 verse 10. God sees our pain and suffering. God, see the trouble of the afflicted.1:01 You consider their grief and take it in hand. Psalm 10 verse 14. God hears our cries and listens to us in our pain. The1:13 Lord has heard my weeping. Psalm 6 verse 8. God wants to give us light in our darkness. It is you who light my lamp.1:25 The Lord, my God lightens my darkness. Psalm 18 verse 28 ESV. God wants to lift us up when we're feeling down. The Lord1:37 upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. Psalm 1 45, verse 14. God wants us to talk to him when we're depressed.1:50 Trust in him at all times. You people pour out your hearts to him for God is our refuge. Psalm 62, verse 8. God wants to2:02 comfort us. I, yes, I am the 1 who comforts you. Isaiah 51 verse 12. God wants to give us peace.2:15 Peace. I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.2:27 John 14 verse 27. God wants to give us hope. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and2:39 not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyable. Significant change in appetite orRecognizing and Addressing Depression 2:51 weight. Difficulty sleeping most nights or sleeping too much. Agitated thoughts and movements, I e, fidgeting, pacing, tapping fingers or feet, or slowed3:02 responses, I e, pausing more when talking, speaking slower, more quietly, or infrequently, moving slowly. Chronically fatigued, decreased energy.3:15 5, feelings of worthlessness or disappointment in oneself. Lack of concentration, focus, memory retention, or inability to make decisions. 5.3:27 Recurring thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts. Instead of diagnosing yourself with depression, first consult a mental health professional, psychiatrist, psychologist,3:39 licensed professional counselor who can give you an educated assessment after conducting a detailed analysis of your situation and symptoms. There is no shame in reaching out for help.3:50 The psalmist by his own admission reminds us just how necessary it is to admit our need for help. First to God, then also to others. Be gracious to me,4:02 oh Lord, for I am languishing. Heal me, oh Lord, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, oh, lord, how long?4:15 Turn, oh, lord. Deliver my life. Save me. Deliver my life. Save me for the sake of your steadfast love. Psalm 6 2 through4:26 400 key verse to memorize. Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God for I will4:38 still praise him, my savior and my God. Psalm 42 5, h c s b. Key passage to read. Lamentations 34:49 19 through 26, n l t. The thought of my suffering is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time as I grieve over my loss. Yet I5:01 still dare to hope when I remember this. The faithful love of the Lord never ends. His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness. His5:13 mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, the Lord is my inheritance. Therefore, I will hope in him. The Lord is good to those who depend on5:25 him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the 69 29 NLT. Remember that my pain is temporary.Practical Steps for Healing and Support 5:37 I will put my pain in perspective and acknowledge that God can help me. I will remember that God will 1 day put an end to all pain and suffering. He will wipe every tear from5:49 their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. Revelation 21 4, n l t.6:01 Reaffirm the importance of caring for my physical needs. I will talk with my doctor about my depression and get regular medical checkups. I will eat nutritious meals, get6:13 adequate sleep each night, and exercise regularly. Physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and6:25 the life to come. First Timothy 4 8. Restrict the amount of stress in my life. I will identify the environmental or situational factors6:37 related to my depression, such as difficult life events, losses I've experienced, and the various sources of stress in my life. I will seek to adjust to stressful life events6:48 and deal with my losses in a healthy productive manner. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 47:00 1. Reveal my emotional needs. I will talk with a trusted friend or family member, counselor, and especially with God about my emotions.7:12 I will honestly confront my feelings and process them with God's help. I call to you, Lord, every day. I spread out my hands to you. Psalm 887:24 9. Restrain negative thought patterns. I will acknowledge negative self talk and lies I believe about myself or my situation. I will7:36 replace negative thoughts with God's truth by meditating on his word. Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,7:48 whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable. If anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things. Philippians 4 8.8:00 Renew my commitment to get my spiritual needs met. I will cultivate my relationship with God through reflective prayer and Bible reading. I will attend church regularly8:13 to receive encouragement depression. Read books, watch videos, attend conferences, visit websites such as the National Institute of Mental Health, w w w dot n8:25 I m h dot n I h dot gov. Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Proverbs chapter 23 verse 12.8:38 2. Be an accountability partner. Communicate both with words and actions. I'm with you in this, and I won't abandon you. I have no 1 else like Timothy8:50 who genuinely cares about your welfare. Philippians chapter 2 verse 20, n l t. 3. Initiate regular dialogue. Send frequent9:01 text messages and phone calls. Make intentional contact and encourage them sincerely and often. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement9:14 to those who hear them. Ephesians chapter 4 verse 29, n l t. 4, listen to their pain. Take time to hear their story9:25 and let them share their feelings without fear of judgment. Listening affirms their value and helps them process their emotions and circumstances. Everyone should be quick to listen,9:38 slow to speak, and slow to become angry. James chapter 1 verse 19. 5, talk about depression. Talking about9:50 depression helps remove the stigma of it. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Proverbs chapter 25 verse 11 ESV.10:03 6. Help them find a support group. There is strength in numbers. Inquire at a nearby hospital, local church, or search the web for listings of support groups in the10:14 community dealing with depression or mental illness. Both people are better off than 1, for they can help each other succeed. If 1 person falls, the other can reach out and10:26 help. Ecclesiastes chapter 4 verses 9 through 10, NLT. 7, realize the power of touch. AsSupporting Others Through Depression 10:38 appropriate, a hand on the shoulder or a hug can be a great comfort. Greet 1 another with a kiss of love. First Peter chapter 5 verse 14.10:50 8. Play inspirational music when you're with them. Music is therapeutic and can lift their spirit. Speaking to 1 another with Psalms, him,11:02 person foresees danger and takes precautions. Proverbs 27 12 n l t. How to respond to suicidal thoughts or threats? If you11:14 or a depressed loved 1 are having suicidal thoughts or planning to harm yourself, it is important to talk with someone immediately. You will find information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline11:26 and the crisis text line below. These free and confidential services are available 24 7 to provide emotional support and helpful resources for those facing distress11:38 and having suicidal thoughts. When you contact them, you will be connected with a real person who is trained to provide guidance and support. You are not alone.11:51 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the lord your god goes with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 3112:03 6. Note, if you are ever in imminent danger, call 9 1 1 immediately. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 9 8 8, United12:15 States. For deaf or hard of hearing, TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 7 1 1 then 9 8 8.Responding to Suicidal Thoughts and Finding Hope 12:28 9 8 8 lifeline dot org. Live chat available. Crisis text line. Text home to 7 4 1 7 4 1 United States. Text12:40 home to 6 8 6 8 6 8 Canada. Text home to 8 5 2 5 8 United Kingdom. W w w dot crisis text12:52 line dot org. Don't hesitate to call or text these hotlines if you're thinking of harming yourself. Remember, no matter what you're feeling or how bad things seem, there13:04 is surely a future hope for you. Proverbs 23 18.In this video 0:00 God's Presence in Depression2:48 Recognizing and Addressing Depression5:33 Practical Steps for Healing and Support10:31 Supporting Others Through Depression12:23 Responding to Suicidal Thoughts and Finding HopeComments No comments yet. Start the conversation.
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