2.THE BOOK OF PSALMS.

THE CURE FOR DEPRESSION.

PSALMS 42 and 43.

These psalms were originally composed as one psalm and later divided into two psalms.

The ‘one title’ covers them both. The sons of Korah were a family of Levitical singers. Korah himself was the great-grandson of Levi. David chose them to preside over the music of the Tabernacle tent situated on Mt Zion.

Read both psalms in one sitting and read them twice, then you will have a clearer understanding of how David suffered from depression … yet he found a joyful remedy for it. In both psalms, the subject almost seems the same. But what is most suggestive is the reoccurring of the refrain. This is my interpretation of it.

“OH MY SOUL, WHY ARE YOU CAST DOWN (depressed) WITHIN ME,

WHY WOULD YOU SINK INTO DEEP DESPAIR?

WAKE UP! GET UP!

KEEP TRUSTING IN GOD YOUR SAVIOUR.

NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY TO ME, OR WHAT HAPPENS TO ME, I WILL KEEP ON WAITING AND KEEP HOPING IN GOD.

I WILL PRAISE YOU OH LORD, THROUGH THIS DOWNCAST FEELING OF DESPAIR, AND HOW LOW I FEEL.

YOU, LORD, ARE THE “HEALTH” AND “HELP” OF MY COUNTENANCE AND MY GOD.”

This refrain comes in the middle of Psalm 42. Again at the end of this psalm and yet again at the end of Pslam 43.

The two psalms prescribe a ‘lovely cure’ for depression.

See the Psalmist’s diagnoses,”cast down” and “disquieted.” Now see him expose the causes and their symptoms.

Verses 1,2.

An interrupted communication with God. A misunderstanding by others.

Verse 3.

An unhealthy brooding over the past.

Verse 4.

Now see how he changes his thinking to receive an effective treatment and a recovery.

He experienced a new determination to “Remember God’s Glory and His Awesome Presence.”

Help is on its way.

Verse 5.

He, still feeling weighed down with a heavy burden calls to remembrance the Lord His God.

Verse 6.

His deep need calls out to the deep kindness of God’s love.

Verse 7.

It’s like drowning in anxiety, struggling for the next breath of peace!

THE SURE PROMISES OF GOD’S LOVE POUR OVER HIS BROCKEN HEART.

He is now beginning to remember afresh, GOD’S SYMPATHY, FAITHFULNESS, and HIS DIVINE PRESENCE.

Verse 8.

Then he resolves that he will PRAY THE MATTER THROUGH.

Verses 7-9.

He keeps reminding himself, not to be discouraged or disturbed. because God “will break through for him.”

THEN HE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF REASONS TO PRAISE HIM ALL OVER AGAIN!

For those of you dear ones who are at this stage in life,

“GOING IN AND OUT OF DEPRESSION.”

Finding the challenge almost unbearable.

Try not to lash out at people, blaming them for your inner conflict or frustration and irritation.

HOPE IN GOD!

Be an open book before Him.

Ask Him to change you where change is due.

Put your will into action.

“I WILL TRUST AND NOT BE AFRAID!”

Remain in CHRIST at all times, through all kinds of troubles and inner conflicts. Don’t be led down the path of despair by those lying emotions.

This is your PRESCRIPTION FOR INNER HEALTH!

FEAR GIVES GIVES WAY TO HOPE.

SIGHING GIVES WAY TO SINGING.

YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE PLENTY OF REASONS TO PRAISE HIM … OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

If you have a chemical imbalance as a reason for your depression, do not feel guilty or ashamed about taking medication until such time God heals you. (Ask the Lord to ‘bless’ your medication each time you take it.)

Find yourself a good Christian Dr who will guide you through these dark valleys into His Glorious Light.

REMEMBER,THAT GOD ALWAYS ANSWERS PRAYER!

Amen.

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