Spiritual Depression in the Psalms - John Piper

Psalm 42
To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah.
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, "Where is your God?" These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I would go with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God with glad shouts and songs of praise, a multitude keeping festival.
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. My soul is cast down within me; therefore I remember you from the land of Jordan and of Hermon, from Mount Mizar. Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me. By day the LORD commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life. I say to God, my rock: "Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?" As with a deadly wound in my bones, my adversaries taunt me, while they say to me all the day long, "Where is your God?"
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.

[@glennbarnette6659]

Depression led me to salvation and although it may never truly cease in this life, my love for Christ remains strong! Driving force is always the will, not emotions.

[@KevinQualls]

Thank you for sharing, brother...Amen

[@rhondae8222]

Exactly! TBT

[@daniellemugisha2727]

I can't wait for my Saviour to come back

[@ameliepage1981]

10 years after and it's even more relevant. Thanks God for all the pastors on KZbin that took time to talk about depression. Most Pastors don't talk about this subject. Whoever you are, don't give up. We can do it! 💪🏼

[@darleneachille491]

I need YOU GOD!!! I can not make it without YOU JESUS!!! #reliefformybrokensoul

[@garethifan1034]

John Piper is a very dear brother. I love how he is so zealous in his love for Christ. I am getting to know him and his preaching through videos like this. Many thanks for uploading. Liked.

[@harrykim7830]

“For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.” Psalms 125:3 (KJV)

[@danielreilly7078]

I wish I had found you earlier in my quest to the Lord, I think you have been blessed and teach his word very wisely, truthfully and loving for all GODS PEOPLE.

[@hippbh32]

Thank you so much John Piper. My life has been in a black hole lately and my prayers have felt unheard. But you have reminded me of his faithfulness. God bless you.

[@renearbelaez2871]

this message change my view in my struggles, Praise the Lord all mighty

[@Truthendures]

rene arbelaez Amen, thanks for sharing

[@Kgiedd1]

as a deer pants for flowing steams. I want to hear from You. my soul longs for You

[@jimgrossman5367]

I think this is the 5th time I listened to this. It has gotten no less potent and I'm thankful beyond measure to the Lord for this outpouring of his Spirit and words through Piper

[@sherrebishop6271]

I am going to follow Pastor Piper’s sermons. What a Word! His style of delivery is so clear.

[@scottcarter1689]

I will again praise You!!

[@Kaff231]

Amen to that brother! I just love John Piper because his sermons are so powerful and life changing. I always come away from his sermons with a fresh new look at what it means to be a Christian and how to rise above life's circumstances through God's Word.

[@evagardner6013]

who did he burn? ?

[@kephayah426]

Great message! Very encouraging, especially the part about preaching to self to combat against bad/negative thoughts.

[@dougwigginton3983]

So very helpful. Thank you for this post

[@nychick5069]

Powerful message! Just what I needed to hear. I think many Christians sometimes believe that they are being punished for some sin they've committed when they have gone through a time such as described in the video or by any of the psalmists (which I can presently relate to). I can see now that the Lord intends for us to be completely AT-ONE with Him.

[@theisaiahchronicles171]

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[@ellencooney5563]

I think this particular shepherd knows his sheep, and they listen for his voice. Let's all walk with God.

[@soblsd224]

Father we long to he more like the author of this book. help us to be good fighters of hope...make us like deer who pursue You in all things. Help us to be hungry and thirsty for YOU..in Jesus name..Amen

[@primaryowen9250]

I was given psalm 42 through a word from God a few years ago so encouraged with this message enlighten with understanding thanks

[@Kaff231]

Words for the wind! WOW How profound is that! When we feel life is just too overwhelming to even deal with I believe that's when God through the wind says it's ok I'm here " I will never leave you nor forsake you.

[@smindia784]

Thank you Dr. John Piper for such an exposition for the soul..... , thank you so much for uploading this message

[@remoc8116]

Love this guy, One of the better teachers i have heard.

[@janiemarie777]

Pray for me. I feel im being oppressed or possessed. As a Christian I went into occult I tod God to leave me alone. I since I have repented. But I'm being attacked. Afraid I lost my salvation

[@RachelSalvadore]

My favorite John Piper sermon

[@erikr5860]

The waves and wind still know His name!

[@darleneachille491]

This is very good!!! Thank GOD!!! Thank YOU!!!

[@soblsd224]

6 ways to respond to circumstances 1. Ask why? V9 (FEELS forsaken by God though he knows he isn't) Words for the wind Job 6:26 2. Affirm Gods Souvereigns love: V8 3. Sing your song to God(Worship): V8 4. Preach to your soul: V5 & 42 *Talk good to self* 5. Remember when you felt and seen God: V4 6. Thirst for God: V1&2 Human hearts weened off of comfort and addicted to God

[@soblsd224]

External Condition(being taunted while experiencing trials ): verse 3&10 Internal Emotional Condition (Depression) : verse 3, 5 7, & 11 Fighting for Hope: verse 5 & 11

[@maryanncaridad1382]

Thank you Pastor John God bless you

[@andersontotal5199]

fantastico

[@herbertvandenhouten9025]

As the panthers for my soul for living waters. O my soul why panthers after me. AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!! \

[@goingaboutmyfathersbusines4359]

So needed this..thank u

[@andersonmachadomachado3435]

i love the pastor

[@SirMillz]

That was beautiful!

[@sydneyhyoung]

No book can heal you,,, main reason for me going through depression is, was sin....For sin seperates us from God...

[@boughtbythecross]

sydneyhyoung yes, for one who rejects Jesus Christ their sin separates them from God. For the one who believes and has been regenerated nothing can separate them from the love of God. It can cause distance in the relationship until it is confessed. Depression can be caused by sin but not always. Our heart is deceitful and cannot be trusted, in other words our feelings lie to us. The best thing to do, unless one knows they have sinned, is to pray as the psalmist says, search me O God and see if there is any sinful way in me. When we are aware of our sin we do as the apostle John said and confess it, and know that God will forgive our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Grace and peace...

[@hangryturtle9006]

Amazing and much needed message

[@Yacoba_Israel]

Thank you!

[@debbiefondren8377]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@Sirstarfish]

loved this one, cheers!

[@kalakjuni]

Amen!

[@tsebosei1285]

I pray that God wills to help me endure the trauma of guilt and shame and the inescapable consequences of my sins. Amen

[@tsebosei1285]

If God is willing to endure the consequences and face them. If God wills to help me endure the pain of shame and guilt and regret. If God wills. Since everything is as a result of my own disobedience I am not sure God helps people who caused their own misery because of their sins. This pslam is for people who are facing external difficulties not self made let alone birthed by sin.

[@nonhlanhlafuleni6729]

He is willing, he is your Salvation, He forgives all sins, Psalm 51 is the psalm to envelope yourself in Amen

[@colleengrant7474]

God's will is not willing for you to suffer in guilt and pain. His will is to Heal you.God IS Love.Ask Him to be your Savior He Will forgive and Heal you. You must know you are worthy of His love. He made you. He loves you.🙏

[@brimartin4095]

Have read the Book Spiritual Depression.... Really good book.... Second to the bible I think..... MUST READ

[@idiotbun3552]

By D. Martyn Lloyd-jones.

[@24Revelation]

Thank you so much for posting!

[@jankoutnik5035]

24Revelation il

[@gorillatruth3507]

This is life changing. Seriously. Sincerely.

[@Luchito316]

shalom!

[@annabelle7123]

Why are you cast down O my soul, why are you in turmoil? This verse is repeated in a few other psalms close to this one... so it's a repeated theme and the psalmist's suffering did not end at once...

[@PrototypeScope]

The psalmist is David right?

[@seriously2475]

Nicely done but I think Psalm 43 should’ve been included for a well rounded sermon because the psalmist does ask for deliverance. But still his message was encouraging. Thanks!

[@jcjl07]

Is there a difference between clinical depression and spiritual depression? Is medication necessary? How about psycho therapy? Or Christian counselling? Is depression from the devil?

[@steveareeno65]

Jacqueline Lai I have heard John say in another sermon that some depression, such as chronic depression, can require medical treatment. I think he is more addressing situational depression here, although I think with chronic depression a believer should do their best to follow the example in Psalm 42 in conjunction with medical care. As for depression coming from Satan, I am sure he is a major source, along with our own flesh (old man). Satan is the father of lies and he certainly would use our depression against us every chance he could get. That doesn't mean that all depression is a result of willful, unrepented sin, though. I am sure Job was quite depressed considering his circumstances.

[@whobbx]

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25:26

[@Kgiedd1]

Martin Loyd Jones. book

[@ryanhunter3059]

26:55 Piper squeaks like a mouse lol

[@music2myears2]

ryan hunter .?

[@cocoleche149]

Rick warren... Isnt that a false prophet?!

[@pal2056]

No a righteous man of God get your fact straight!

[@thailand5153]

Hes just explaining what is written I dont see any teaching

[@nonhlanhlafuleni6729]

Really? How sad

[@capt2392]

Run from False Teachers!!!!!

[@whobbx]

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[@whobbx]

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