1. Happy am I, Jesus is mine forever
Never to leave, always in each endeavor
Leading me on in a life ending never
Giving a smile
Every mile,
Happy am I

2. I’m happy today, so happy today,
In Jesus’ name I’m happy today.
He’s taken all my sins away,
That’s why I’m happy today.

3. I’m so happy and here’s the reason why—
Jesus took my burdens all away.
Now I’m singing as the days go by,
Jesus took my burdens all away

4. If you’re happy and you know it, say “Amen!”
Then your life will surely show it

5. Can I be a Christian and Still be Depressed?
(Dispelling Myths and Gaining Tools)

6. Depression is… Sin? An attack of Satan? A spiritual weakness?
A medical condition?

8. Symptoms of Depression
Depressed mood most of the day, as indicated by sadness or emptiness
Diminished interest in pleasure in activities and the company of others
Significant weight loss or weight gain
Altered sleep patterns—too much or too little
Decreased physical activity and/or increased agitation

9. Symptoms of Depression
Fatigue or loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt
Indecisiveness or diminished ability to think or concentrate clearly
Recurrent thoughts of death, contemplation of suicide, or suicide attempt

10. Depressed mood, sadness, emptiness
Less interest in company of others
Feeling worthless or inappropriately guilty
Can’t think or concentrate clearly
Thoughts of death, contemplation of suicide
“I alone am left, and they seek to kill me”
Left his servant…but he himself went on
“I am no better than my fathers!”
Runs at empty threat after great victory
Prayed that he might die and said “It is enough! Now Lord, take my life.”

11. Is Depression Sin? NO but…it can lead there
In attitudes (1 Kings 19:14,18)
In actions or inactions (1 Kings 21:4-16)
Bad circumstances can make wrong actions understandable, but not excusable (Prov 6:30-31)

12. Causes of depression
Abnormally low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin
Acts as the “axle grease” for nerves to relay messages
Can be brought on by
Adolescence
Childbirth
Advanced age
Child abuse
Drug use/abuse (prescription and otherwise)

13. Certainly physical, maybe BOTH!
Physical or Spiritual?
Certainly physical, maybe BOTH!
Satan can cause physical distress
Job (Job 2)
Paul (2 Cor 12:7)

14. Why Me? Forces me to become more dependent on God (Paul)
Prevents me from thinking too highly of myself (Paul, Job)
Gives me a sense of empathy (2 Cor 1:4)

15. What now? Seek medical attention Bathe deeply in God’s Word Pray
Remind yourself of His love and care
Let His truth counteract the lies your mind tells you (John the Baptist)
Pray
Continue to serve (Elijah)
Be deliberate in doing enjoyable things
Smile! (Prov 17:22)

16. How Can I Help? Listen Be supportive (John the Baptist)
Be physically present
Help with daily chores
Gently provide the structure of accountability (Elijah)