Understanding Mental Helath

Follow Along with the Message

Let’s be honest, sometimes our talking about mental health is condescending, dismissive or shameful. Brach Schmitt said, “‘Shame is killing people in church.”

Charles Spurgeon wrote in his book The Treasure of David, “The mind can descend far lower than the body, for in it there are bottomless pits.” 

Understanding mental health is realizing you may feel…

1.   but You are Not  .

The word used to describe the grief and depression the Psalmist feels is a Hebrew word meaning to be “cast down,” or feel “broken.”

Spurgeon wrote: “To search out the cause of our sorrow is often the best surgery for our soul…It is well to tell the Lord how we feel, and the more plain the confession the better.”

Understanding mental health is finding the ability to…

2.   from Your  .

The Hebrew word translated “soul” in Psalm 42 is a word that has a wide range of meaning; the basic meaning is "breath."

It’s good for us to share those struggles with others, but for the sake of our soul, it’s vital that we share them with the Lord.

Closing

When you find yourself feeling broken and it is hard to breathe, pray this simple prayer: “Father, I am hurting, and I need your help. Help me see your hand working in the midst of the difficulty. I know you are with me. Thank you for never giving up on me and for never leaving me to struggle on my own.”