Dealing With Depression

1. If we want to see God work, we must do our part. 1 Kings 18:30

• Don’t wait for the fire of God to fall on you again. You need to repair your altar first.
• If you have lost the spark, the romance, the love in your marriage, then do loving things again.
• “Now summon all Israel to join me at Mount Carmel, along with the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah who are supported by Jezebel.”
• God is never asleep at the wheel.
• God is never asleep; He is always watching. 2 Chronicles 16:9
• “Even atheists have moments of doubt.” —C.S. Lewis
• “Social media does not bring happiness, it does not bring fulfillment, and it does not bring connection.” 

2. Our job is to pray. God’s job is to answer.

• Elijah’s prayer had no screaming, moaning, or hype.
• Read: 1 Kings 18:38–39

3. God answers prayer the way He wants and when He wants. 

• Sin will have its pound of flesh!
• Elijah was the instrument God used to call down the fire. But he was also the man who got depressed.

Principles about Dealing with Depression:

• Times of depression and vulnerability come after great victories.
• Depression often follows disappointment.
• Takeaway Truth: After spiritually great moments return to normal again, don’t focus on your emotions; focus on God!
• Don’t live in the past; prepare for the future.
• When you are depressed, do not isolate but surround yourself with friends
• Don’t ignore the practical when you are feeling down.
• When you are feeling down, you need perspective from God’s Word.
• The Lord spoke to Elijah in a still small voice.
• Listen for the voice of God in your life.
• It is time to leave that cave and find God’s purpose for your life. God had a plan for Elijah, and He has a plan for you as well!