How can I cope with depression? Christian Questions, Moments that Matter

After Elijah’s stunning victory over the prophets of Baal, he fell into despair. He had powerfully demonstrated the supremacy of God as THE God and yet, queen Jezebel promised to kill him.

These events show us that even God’s mightiest servants can struggle deeply. Elijah’s resulting depression was overwhelming and lead him to a lonely isolation.

Rather than rebuke him, God gently met Elijah with rest, food, and a repeated touch through an angel. Even though Elijah couldn’t immediately respond with renewed confidence, God remained present and patient.

To counter the lonely isolation that depression can bring, Elijah’s experiences introduced three small steps toward godly peace:
Acknowledge: Recognize that God’s presence is near, even if we don’t feel it.
Apply: Take steps, however small, to act on that external input.
Allow: Permit God’s truth and love to take root, even while feeling numb or broken.

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