MindYourManhood Part 3 - MindYourTemple

Drop&Go Session: The Deliverance in a “No”

Recap of Part 1 & 2

Part 1 Recap

#MindYourWalk - Psalm 42 (spiritual depression)

Externally his circumstances are oppressing. The internal emotional condition of the psalmist is depressed and full of turmoil.

David is not surrendering to the emotions of discouragement. He is fighting back.

He asks God Why?

He affirms God’s sovereign love.

He sings!

He preaches to his own soul.

He remembers past experiences.

He thirsts for God.

Remain in Prayer. Remain in the Word. Remain in Fellowship

That reminds us of the other thing we emphasized last week: The psalms intend to instruct. “Blessed is the man whose delight is in the instruction of the Lord, and on his instruction he meditates day and night.”

Part 2 Recap

#MindYourBusiness

The Bible has many passages that speak indirectly of mental health.

The Lord is the One who renews the mind (Romans 12:2) and restores the soul (Psalm 23:3).

Mental health is linked to the health of both the body and the spirit.

Protect. Your. Heart

The Bible gives some guidelines on attaining and retaining good mental health. We have a description of the healthy thought life in Philippians 4:8.

God is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).

Mental health struggles, while they are difficult, are not pointless. The Bible clearly shows how God can and does use them for His glory (Psalm 42).

Protect. Your. Time

We have Jesus’ example of taking breaks from the busyness of life to focus on spiritual matters (Luke 5:16), and He called His disciples to do the same (Mark 6:31).

A “No” is not unholy. The word kNOwledge is built on “No”.

Priorities are not for others to determine for you.

Do not default to taking on the work of others #IGSOGFB #LMSOGFB

#MindYourTemple

Mental health is linked to the health of both the body and the spirit. 3 John 2, Apostle Paul encourages good health

Physical wellness, sleeping, eating, fasting, exercising, etc

Sabbath/Sleep

Exercise

Diet

Fasting