Spiritual Depression in the Psalms - John Piper
Psalm 42
To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah.
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, "Where is your God?" These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I would go with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God with glad shouts and songs of praise, a multitude keeping festival.
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. My soul is cast down within me; therefore I remember you from the land of Jordan and of Hermon, from Mount Mizar. Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me. By day the LORD commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life. I say to God, my rock: "Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?" As with a deadly wound in my bones, my adversaries taunt me, while they say to me all the day long, "Where is your God?"
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.
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Depression led me to salvation and although it may never truly cease in this life, my love for Christ remains strong! Driving force is always the will, not emotions.
@KevinQualls
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, brother...Amen
@rhondae8222
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! TBT
I can't wait for my Saviour to come back
I need YOU GOD!!! I can not make it without YOU JESUS!!! #reliefformybrokensoul
as a deer pants for flowing steams. I want to hear from You. my soul longs for You
Thank you so much John Piper. My life has been in a black hole lately and my prayers have felt unheard. But you have reminded me of his faithfulness. God bless you.
10 years after and it's even more relevant. Thanks God for all the pastors on KZread that took time to talk about depression. Most Pastors don't talk about this subject. Whoever you are, don't give up. We can do it! 💪🏼
John Piper is a very dear brother. I love how he is so zealous in his love for Christ. I am getting to know him and his preaching through videos like this. Many thanks for uploading. Liked.
I wish I had found you earlier in my quest to the Lord, I think you have been blessed and teach his word very wisely, truthfully and loving for all GODS PEOPLE.
I will again praise You!!
@Kaff231
9 жыл бұрын
Amen to that brother! I just love John Piper because his sermons are so powerful and life changing. I always come away from his sermons with a fresh new look at what it means to be a Christian and how to rise above life's circumstances through God's Word.
@evagardner6013
6 жыл бұрын
who did he burn? ?
this message change my view in my struggles, Praise the Lord all mighty
@Truthendures
9 жыл бұрын
rene arbelaez Amen, thanks for sharing
“For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.” Psalms 125:3 (KJV)
I am going to follow Pastor Piper’s sermons. What a Word! His style of delivery is so clear.
I think this is the 5th time I listened to this. It has gotten no less potent and I'm thankful beyond measure to the Lord for this outpouring of his Spirit and words through Piper
Powerful message! Just what I needed to hear. I think many Christians sometimes believe that they are being punished for some sin they've committed when they have gone through a time such as described in the video or by any of the psalmists (which I can presently relate to). I can see now that the Lord intends for us to be completely AT-ONE with Him.
@theisaiahchronicles171
6 жыл бұрын
Why the Calvinists Corrupted the King James Bible kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJNry9WgZLHFf7g.html
@ellencooney5563
3 жыл бұрын
I think this particular shepherd knows his sheep, and they listen for his voice. Let's all walk with God.
Great message! Very encouraging, especially the part about preaching to self to combat against bad/negative thoughts.
Father we long to he more like the author of this book. help us to be good fighters of hope...make us like deer who pursue You in all things. Help us to be hungry and thirsty for YOU..in Jesus name..Amen
I was given psalm 42 through a word from God a few years ago so encouraged with this message enlighten with understanding thanks
Love this guy, One of the better teachers i have heard.
So very helpful. Thank you for this post
Thank you Dr. John Piper for such an exposition for the soul..... , thank you so much for uploading this message
The waves and wind still know His name!
My favorite John Piper sermon
This is very good!!! Thank GOD!!! Thank YOU!!!
Thank you Pastor John God bless you
Words for the wind! WOW How profound is that! When we feel life is just too overwhelming to even deal with I believe that's when God through the wind says it's ok I'm here " I will never leave you nor forsake you.
So needed this..thank u
i love the pastor
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Thank you!
Amen!
loved this one, cheers!
Amazing and much needed message
Thank you so much for posting!
@jankoutnik5035
7 жыл бұрын
24Revelation il
That was beautiful!
shalom!
External Condition(being taunted while experiencing trials ): verse 3&10 Internal Emotional Condition (Depression) : verse 3, 5 7, & 11 Fighting for Hope: verse 5 & 11
As the panthers for my soul for living waters. O my soul why panthers after me. AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!! \
No book can heal you,,, main reason for me going through depression is, was sin....For sin seperates us from God...
@boughtbythecross
6 жыл бұрын
sydneyhyoung yes, for one who rejects Jesus Christ their sin separates them from God. For the one who believes and has been regenerated nothing can separate them from the love of God. It can cause distance in the relationship until it is confessed. Depression can be caused by sin but not always. Our heart is deceitful and cannot be trusted, in other words our feelings lie to us. The best thing to do, unless one knows they have sinned, is to pray as the psalmist says, search me O God and see if there is any sinful way in me. When we are aware of our sin we do as the apostle John said and confess it, and know that God will forgive our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Grace and peace...
I pray that God wills to help me endure the trauma of guilt and shame and the inescapable consequences of my sins. Amen
@tsebosei1285
4 жыл бұрын
If God is willing to endure the consequences and face them. If God wills to help me endure the pain of shame and guilt and regret. If God wills. Since everything is as a result of my own disobedience I am not sure God helps people who caused their own misery because of their sins. This pslam is for people who are facing external difficulties not self made let alone birthed by sin.
@nonhlanhlafuleni6729
4 жыл бұрын
He is willing, he is your Salvation, He forgives all sins, Psalm 51 is the psalm to envelope yourself in Amen
@colleengrant7474
3 жыл бұрын
God's will is not willing for you to suffer in guilt and pain. His will is to Heal you.God IS Love.Ask Him to be your Savior He Will forgive and Heal you. You must know you are worthy of His love. He made you. He loves you.🙏
Pray for me. I feel im being oppressed or possessed. As a Christian I went into occult I tod God to leave me alone. I since I have repented. But I'm being attacked. Afraid I lost my salvation
@joeruriti8418
Ай бұрын
Continue share your need. Brothers and sisters in Lord will stand with your in theirs prayer. Each prayer warriors have channel deliverance by Christ grace.
@MrIcognegro
26 күн бұрын
Cling to Christ cry and crawl if you have to. Don’t believe Satan or his army. God loves you. Quickly find a godly church and have them pray for you. I once had a spirit try to say I was it’s and will always be but that is a lie. Don’t fear even when you fill it. If you feel like you have to sleep with the lights on try your best to turn them off. If you believe that you can’t wash your face or hair because you can’t close your eyes do it anyways and cry out to Jesus. If you don’t feel anything that is fine keep running after God. Don’t let the enemy confuse you. Don’t let him isolate you causing small issues with believers to keep you isolated. Read the Bible as much as possible even when sleeping. Play worship music as much as possible and listen to sound doctrine preaching as much as possible. Fast and pray. Don’t give up. Please don’t give up. Don’t let perceived silence cause you to doubt. Overcome but the blood of Christ and the Holy Spirit in Jesus name. I speak freedom in Jesus name. Read Romans 6, 7,8 consistently. Run after Jesus and when it fills the worst cry out to Jesus.
6 ways to respond to circumstances 1. Ask why? V9 (FEELS forsaken by God though he knows he isn't) Words for the wind Job 6:26 2. Affirm Gods Souvereigns love: V8 3. Sing your song to God(Worship): V8 4. Preach to your soul: V5 & 42 *Talk good to self* 5. Remember when you felt and seen God: V4 6. Thirst for God: V1&2 Human hearts weened off of comfort and addicted to God
Have read the Book Spiritual Depression.... Really good book.... Second to the bible I think..... MUST READ
@idiotbun3552
3 жыл бұрын
By D. Martyn Lloyd-jones.
fantastico
This is life changing. Seriously. Sincerely.
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Why are you cast down O my soul, why are you in turmoil? This verse is repeated in a few other psalms close to this one... so it's a repeated theme and the psalmist's suffering did not end at once...
@PrototypeScope
6 жыл бұрын
The psalmist is David right?
Nicely done but I think Psalm 43 should’ve been included for a well rounded sermon because the psalmist does ask for deliverance. But still his message was encouraging. Thanks!
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Is there a difference between clinical depression and spiritual depression? Is medication necessary? How about psycho therapy? Or Christian counselling? Is depression from the devil?
@steveareeno65
6 жыл бұрын
Jacqueline Lai I have heard John say in another sermon that some depression, such as chronic depression, can require medical treatment. I think he is more addressing situational depression here, although I think with chronic depression a believer should do their best to follow the example in Psalm 42 in conjunction with medical care. As for depression coming from Satan, I am sure he is a major source, along with our own flesh (old man). Satan is the father of lies and he certainly would use our depression against us every chance he could get. That doesn't mean that all depression is a result of willful, unrepented sin, though. I am sure Job was quite depressed considering his circumstances.
Martin Loyd Jones. book
26:55 Piper squeaks like a mouse lol
@music2myears2
7 жыл бұрын
ryan hunter .?
Rick warren... Isnt that a false prophet?!
@pal2056
6 жыл бұрын
No a righteous man of God get your fact straight!
Hes just explaining what is written I dont see any teaching
@nonhlanhlafuleni6729
4 жыл бұрын
Really? How sad
@capt2392
3 жыл бұрын
Run from False Teachers!!!!!
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