
Depression
Pastor Joe Lay
February 23, 2025
4 Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, Lord," he said. "Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died."
- 1 Kings 19:4 NLT
1) BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL PROBLEMS.
- Physical Fatigue
- The "After the High" Lows
- Constant Problems
- Loneliness
2) KEEP A PROPER PERSPECTIVE ON YOUR PAST.
- Paul said, "Always give thanks"
- Gratitude will affect your Attitude!
3) BE PROACTIVE IN THE PRESENT.
- Elijah rested
- Elijah connected with people - relational renewal
- Elijah re-connected with God
- Lift-ups
4) STAY POSITIVE ABOUT GOD'S PROMISES.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 ... My grace is sufficient for you ...
- Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray form but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.