Depression

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(Psalm 42 & 43)

Symptoms of Depression:

A.

¹ As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. ² I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him? ³ Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” (Psalm 42:1-3)

B.

⁴ My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be (Psalm 42:4)

⁹ “O God my rock,” I cry, “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?” (Psalm 42:9)

C.

⁷ I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me. (Psalm 42:7)

Mental Health Hotline
Text HOME to 741741

Suicide Hotline: Call 988

Steps Toward Healing:

1. Let in.

³ Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. (Psalm 43:3)

2. Let be my guide.

²⁵ Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. (Proverbs 12:25)

3. Return to .

⁸ But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life. (Psalm 42:8)

⁴ There I will go to the altar of God, to God — the source of all my joy. I will praise you with my harp, O God, my God! ⁵ Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again — my Savior and my God! (Psalm 43:4-5)

² The Spirit came into me as he spoke, and he set me on my feet. (Ezekiel 2:2)

Additional Notes

What’s Happening at Crossroads

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JESUS & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Mental health challenges impact us all – whether we face them ourselves or have family or friends who do. We want to bring those challenges to light while allowing Jesus to bring hope and help. We have collected many mental health resources for you at ecrossroads.org/mental-health-resources/

FALL GROUPS LAUNCH

God made people to live in community. We declare that as one of our core values, “We become more like Jesus together.” Groups offer an engaging and supportive place to grow in your relationship with God and one another. Check out the newest group offerings and sign up.

UGANDA TRIP CELEBRATION

Join us today as our Uganda missionary team hosts a pizza luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at our South campus to share about their recent trip and celebrate what God is doing in Uganda.

YOUNG ADULT (YA) LUNCH

Hey College Students! Our Young Adult Ministry (targeting 18-23-year-olds) is hosting a lunch after church next Sunday, 9/17. Come for homemade food, meaningful discussion, and the chance to learn more about Crossroads! Follow our Instagram: crossroads_youngadults for more info!

PRAYER ROOM IS OPEN

God calls us to pray about everything, but sometimes, it’s difficult to find the words on our own. Our prayer teams are ready to help you bring anything to the Lord. Come to the prayer room at the back of the auditorium after each gathering, and we will pray with you and for you.