DEFEATING DEPRESSION
Connection Points
Dr. Cole Phillips
May 7, 2023

1 Kings 18-19

“He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” 1 Kings 19:4

What do you do when you’re depressed?

1) BE AWARE OF

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  • Tiredness
  • The “After the High” Lows
  • Constant Problems
  • Loneliness
  • Disconnection from God

2) KEEP A

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3) BE

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  • Elijah rested
  • Elijah connected with people

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  • Elijah reconnected with God
  • Elijah served others

God says, “Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.” 1 Kings 19:18


“My tank will fill as I do God’s will.”

4) STAY

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Power Verse for this Week

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” Romans 8:26

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CONNECTION GROUP QUESTIONS:

  1. What types of things tend to get you down the most?
  2. Immediately after a great victory, Elijah got depressed. 1 Kings 19:3-5 shows four common contributors to depression: Elijah wore himself out, shut people out, focused on the negative and forgot God’s faithfulness. Of these four, which one is your most common challenge in your own life?
  3. Sometimes, the most spiritual thing we can do is rest. While that sounds easy, why is it so hard for many people to rest? What are some things you can do to get more rest?
  4. Elijah believed he was the only faithful one left. God replaced this lie with the truth: there were actually 7,000 others who still were faithful. How does being around other Christian friends help you battle depression and stay positive?
  5. God spoke to Elijah in a gentle whisper. How can you hear God’s gentle whisper in your life today?
  6. God encouraged Elijah to eat and rest, to believe truth instead of lies, to listen to His voice and get back to doing what prophets do. At this season in your life, which of these areas resonate with you the most? Why?
  7. How can we pray for you?

Final thought: Even if your greatest fear or “what if” occurs in your life, God will be there for you to help rise above it. God will always be enough for you. Pray for those in your group that are struggling with depression, as well as those that are struggling with guilt and exhaustion. Ask that God will work in them to remove these feelings from their life just as He did Elijah.