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hope for the downcast soul

hope for the downcast soul. Q&A, and a case study ( Lamentations 3 ). #1. What causes depression? How do you think it starts?. #2 . Why should the church try to tackle depression at all? It’s a medical condition, and you are a pastor, not a doctor.

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hope for the downcast soul

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  1. hope for the downcastsoul Q&A, and a case study (Lamentations 3)

  2. #1. What causes depression? How do you think it starts?

  3. #2. Why should the church try to tackle depression at all? It’s a medical condition, and you are a pastor, not a doctor.

  4. #3. What’s the place of medication for believers?

  5. #4. What do you think of CBT?

  6. #5. God says we should “Be joyful always” 1Thes 5:16 (Stuart’s sermon 22/7/2012). And you say it’s not sinful to be depressed. How can both be correct? 2 Corinthians 8:2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.

  7. #6. I feel depressed. What should I do?

  8. #7. I have a depressive temperament. Is there any hope for me? It doesn’t seem fair that I struggle with this when others don’t. • God does not make mistakes • Forced to live more healthily • More sensitive to others • Serious personality • Creativity

  9. #8. How can the church help someone who is downcast? • Practical help • Stick with them • Don’t be quick to come up with “answers” • Be very careful in trying to “cheer them up” Proverbs 25:20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

  10. Case Study: Jeremiah • Feels alone • Physically broken • Emotionally broken • Spiritually broken • Long-term

  11. Case Study: Jeremiah Cause?  Personal sin  His situation  Sin of others

  12. Case Study: Jeremiah Jeremiah’s response: • Strategy: preach to himself Lamentations 3:20-22 …my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed…

  13. Case Study: Jeremiah Jeremiah’s response: • Strategy: preach to himself • Content: • Love and faithfulness of God Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

  14. Case Study: Jeremiah Jeremiah’s response: • Strategy: preach to himself • Content: • Love and faithfulness of God • Wait it out Lamentations 3:24-31 I sayto myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." … it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD… bear the yoke … men are not cast off by the Lord forever.”

  15. Case Study: Jeremiah Jeremiah’s response: • Strategy: preach to himself • Content: • Love and faithfulness of God • Wait it out • God has a purpose Lamentations 3:33… he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.

  16. Case Study: Jeremiah Postscript: Lamentations 3:52 Those who were my enemies without cause hunted me like a bird. They tried to end my life in a pit and threw stones at me; the waters closed over my head, and I thought I was about to be cut off. I called on your name, O LORD, from the depths of the pit. You heard my plea: "Do not close your ears to my cry for relief." You came near when I called you, and you said, "Do not fear." O Lord, you took up my case; you redeemed my life.

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