God’s Prescription for Life’s Pains
God always provides for His Son (Matthew 4:11; Luke 23:43) as well as for all His sons (Hebrews 1:14)
Discouragement and Depression Dealing With Discouragement and Depression Psalms 55:1-6 Everybody gets discouraged. David, Job, even Jesus
Discouragement Non-sinful sources Sinful sources sickness death family financial brethren Non-sinful sources Discouragement Sinful sources shame guilt Genesis 4:5-8
All right. You’re Discouraged. Now What? Some try to run away. Some do nothing. Now you’re depressed. What’s next? Death!
Deal with it! Overcome. Get stronger. James 1:2-4 Get better or be bitter. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 It’s a matter of choice. There is another choice!
Jesus will help us! Matthew 11:28 We CAN overcome! Philippians 4:13 We can even overcome depression. Ex. - Peter overcame. There is HELP!
Ways To Overcome Discouragement Never miss a service. Keep busy. Pray all the time. Encourage others. Never complain. Repent immediately. Forget the past. Sing. Read God’s Word everyday.
“casting all your anxiety (cares) upon Him, because He cares Never, Ever Forget God cares! “casting all your anxiety (cares) upon Him, because He cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7)
God will protect us! Never, Ever Forget Philippians 4 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
If the Lord came tonight, would you be ready? Becoming a Christian If the Lord came tonight, would you be ready? Faith (Hebrews 11:6) Repentance (Acts 2:38; Acts 17:30) Confession (Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37) Baptism (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38)