1 Kings 17 - 19:18
Communion
Romans 8:37 - 39
1 Corinthians 10:16, 17
Elijah
Suffering from stress and burnout. He ran from Jezebel's threat.
15% of Australians will experience severe depression at some stage of their lives.
Emotions were created for a reason, but they were corrupted after the Fall. Fear - an alert to danger. Other emotions are alerts to other situations.
Elijah's situation got worse as a result of Jezebel's threat.
19:13
God asked Elijah what he was doing there.
Matthew 28:5 - 10
Jesus told the disciples not to be afraid.
Depression
SPIRAL
Sadness
Pleasure - things no longer bring pleasure.
Insomnia
Remembering negative events.
Anger
Loneliness
Psalm 42
Martin Luther's advice on Depression.
1. Avoid being alone.
2. Seek help from others.
3. Sing! Make music
4. Praise and give thanks.
5. Lean heavily on the power of God's word.
6. Rest confidently in the presence of God's spirit.
Not a sign of spiritual failure.
Elijah - fearless on Mount Carmel and yet he flees in terror after Jezebel threatens his life.
19:3 - 5
He's at a low point.
A still quiet voice. A response of care, love and mercy.
Sleep
Eat
Purpose
He wasn't alone
19:10
Despair is always colourblind - it can only see the dark things.
19:18
Galatians 6:2
Am I OK?
It is OK not to be OK. (Will will seek help?)
Are you OK?
Psalm 43
Philippians 4:8
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