WHEN I AM DEPRESSED…

PSALMS 3:3-4: ”But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the LORD with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah”

OBSERVATION: What do I do when I am depressed? Depression is an invisible enemy of our souls. It can come from a time of prolonged trial, sudden change, uncertainty, disappointment, and physical exhaustion, or a chemical imbalance in the brain. While there are forms of depression that need to be addressed medically, most of the time depression comes from our experiences in life.

Psalm 3 was written by David when he was fleeing his rebellious son Absalom who had usurped the throne. David was not only hurt emotionally by his son’s betrayal, David was exhausted as he found himself and his household on the run as they fled Jerusalem fleeing for safety and to avoid a confrontation with bloodshed.

David’s head was hanging low.

There is something about depression that changes one’s countenance. You can sense someone is depressed by a change in their physical stature and demeanor. It was in this depressed state that David reminded himself of God’s faithfulness, mercy, and grace.

“But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.”

In our times of trial, anguish, and depression, the true source of our strength and hope is in God alone. While one may need to take medicine for depression caused by physical conditions, even then the medicine is not the final answer. God alone is our shield and protection. He alone is our hope. The weight of His glory, His presence, His mercy, and His grace lifts our heads so that we can see beyond our depression and gives us hope!

Lord, this morning, be my shield and the lifter of my head!

In Jesus’ Name!