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I identify a lot with David in the Bible in that we both suffered with anxiety and depression. He made mistakes in his life and suffered consequences. He had difficult seasons in life and longed for "the good old days" when he felt joy instead of sadness, pain and despair. David committed adultery with Bethsheba, then his son raped his half sister and then his son was murdered by one of David's others sons for his deeds. Saul tried to kill David and was hunting him down. He was forced to flee his Kingdom, his family, his assets, financial security, etc. David hid in a cave and wrote several Psalms. But what's important to note here is that he turned back to the Lord even in times of despair and confusion. He turned back to
The Lord even though he had made mistakes:
“My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be:
I walked among the crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God, singing for joy and giving thanks amid the sound of a great celebration!
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!
Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you—
even from distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount Mizar.
I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me.
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.”
Psalms 42:4-8
The Lord even though he had made mistakes:
“My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be:
I walked among the crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God, singing for joy and giving thanks amid the sound of a great celebration!
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!
Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you—
even from distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount Mizar.
I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me.
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.”
Psalms 42:4-8