As you guys know, we are in a series entitled

“Feelings: How to Navigate what you feel without losing you in the process.”

Life sometimes just gets to lifeing.

and when that happens, we feel a type of way.

but when we FEEL we tend to lose somethings in the process of working through our feelings.

and in return,

We lose HOPE

We lose FAITH

We lose OURSELVES

and some have lost

THEIR LIFE.

and so my goal has always been to help you navigate your feelings in such a way that you do not lose

Your FAITH

Your HOPE

Your SELF

Your LIFE

So today,

We talk about

Dealing with Depression: God’s Way

And I know some of you guys have questions like

Why are we talking about this is Bible study?

or What does this have to do with us?

Let me lay a foundation as to why this is important....

According to New Port Institute,

The top 3 students who are Vulnerable to College Depression are

Low-Income Students

Students of Color

Female students

63 percent of college students say their emotional health is worse than it was in 2019 and 56 percent are significantly concerned with their ability to care for their mental health.

In a 2021–2022 survey of students across 133 college campuses, 44% of students reported symptoms of depression and 15% reported seriously considering suicide in the past year.

1/3 of students with depression drop out of college according to Imagine America Foundation study.

Now let me also say this,

I AM NOT A THEARIPIST

I AM A PASTOR.

I CAN ONLY POINT YOU TO GOD.

I BELIEVE IN JESUS AND THERAPY.

I BELIEVE IN JESUS AND THERAPY

I BELIEVE IN JESUS AND THERAPY.

SO IF YOU NEED SOME CLINICAL HELP, GO TO THE COUNSELING CENTER AND TALK TO SOMEONE. (I will put their info on the screen)

I want to show you what God says about your mental health and what you can do to build your spirit.

Because the truth is, if you have really had some problems with mental health then you know it drains you spiritually and naturally.

and i would hate for you to do all of this counseling and when you get better, you are behind spiritually.

So it is my job to keep your spirits up while working on the natural.

Depression is causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

I know some of you question

What can I do spiritually to help me when I’m failing naturally?

and so I am going to give you a few tips that will help you spiritually while you’re navigating naturally.

first slide:

KNOW THAT IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY

SECOND SLIDE

YOU ARE NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO DEAL WITH IT AND WILL NOT BE THE LAST

3RD SLIDE.

GOD IS PATIENT WITH YOU. TAKE YOUR TIME.

I’M GOING TO TELL YOU WHAT GOD THINKS

WHAT GOD DOES

AND WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.

GOD IS PATIENT WITH US

God lets us work out our issues.

Do not think that God does not care. “maybe tell story about Majah and her moods”

2. God Always provides for us.

He did not allow what he was going through keep his hands off of him.

3. God shows up for us.

HE WILL NEVER NOT SHOW UP

seek god about your issues

Philippians 4:6–7 KJV 1900

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

2. Trust God to handle your issues.