...... "I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me. In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted" . (ps77, 1-2)
......."Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known". (vs19)
Trials and temptations are common place in our everyday life. But its gets harder when we get caught up in its resultant effect of depression and should I say (as I read psalms 77:1 to 20)... A case of oppressive depression. In the verses of this chapter we see David reeling from depressive situation. He was so depressed to some limits probably experienced by some of us today....
He was depressed to a point of.....
1. To the point of no comfort (vs2b). Have you been there when no matter the Preaching in church or exhortation you receive you Still feel empty, dry, and without comfort.
2. To the point that he couldn't speak (vs4b). This is more common. Has some situations made you so dumbfounded that you lack words to even express your situations and more often you just watch as a spectator cos you are dazzled and puzzled on the goings on around.
3. To the point he started comparing the past and the present events (vs5&6). Not surprising when we engage the comparison spirit. Trying to do all the maths of why things that happened before are no longer happening now and we compare and contrast.
4. To the point where we question if God has not only abandoned us but his personality changed (vs6-9). This is more harsh and very oppressive. Which in turn leads us to asking the 6 crucial questions of a broken spirit which are as follows....
Has he casted us off forever?
Is he no longer favourable?
Has his mercy gone forever?
Has his promises failed forever?
Has he forgotten to be gracious?
Has he out of anger closed his tender mercies to me?
Maybe someone reading this has been in this same situation that David was going through and is also bothered with the same crucial questions. So what is the solution? How can one rise above this challenges and be free and fly with vigour and strength through the unfavourable circumstances of life.
How to break free from an oppressive depressive state......
1. "This is my infirmity" (vs10). Recognise and admit your weaknesses. When you complain and compare events of your life, it's a sign of a weakened spirit. Same as questioning his faithfulness to you. Identify all these mannerisms as a sign that you are weak and have acted out of an oppressed mind. Accepting this is the first way going forward.
2. "And I said" (vs10a). You must use your words. In situations such as these never keep quiet. You can close your destiny and give expression to the enemy from your depressed position if you close your mouth. But the manner of speaking has been highlighted by David.
He said....
I will remember. Vs10. Someone needs to go before God that speaking of his remembrance boldly.
I will meditate. Vs12. Right meditation is very crucial. Wrong meditation brings up hurts and regrets. Right meditation floods your mind with God works and wonders.
I will talk. Vs12b. Engage the power of positive confession and aggressive testimonies.
I see you rise above the overwhelming waters of your situation. I see your clouds pour down waters. I see your broken arrows healed and released abroad. I see the lightening of God's thunder lightening your world. May The Almighty God guide you in his ways in the midst of your great waters and may He lead you like a flock from now henceforth in Jesus name. Amen.
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