WHEN THINGS GET YOU DOWN 2

 

WHEN THINGS GET YOU DOWN 2

I Kings 19:3-8

There are several things you can do to try and help yourself when you get overwhelmed by life. Elijah discovered with the Lord’s guidance some things that helped him.

The first thing we must do is to admit we have needs. 3-4 The Lord did not miss around with Elijah. He asked him what he was doing here. The Lord knew he was depressed about his situation and couldn’t see any way out. He feared for his life and felt like he had no one to turn to for help. Admitting what is wrong with you is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. When we admit that we need God’s help, we are on the road to recovery. The road may be rough and long, but with the Lord’s help, we can travel on it. Everyone needs the Lord’s help, no exceptions. We cannot make it through this life and make it to heaven without it.

The next logical step to recovery is to accept the help the Lord offers us. 5-7 Don’t let pride keep you from getting out of your depressions. We sometimes need to get down before we can get up. It’s when we are down that we really begin to recognize our need for the Lord. If we let Him, the Lord will give us a much better perspective on things. Being down is not a bad thing if it causes us to lean on the Lord more. In fact, thank the Lord for your down times. We grow the best through adversity.

When you allow the Lord to help you, ascend to the mountain of God. 8 Enter into His sanctuary. Linger in the presence of God. Take the time to notice the sanctuary of God’s creation. Ps. 19:1-6 Think about that part of His creation that blesses you the most. Praise Him for creating it for you to enjoy. Enter into the sanctuary of God’s Word. Think about those Scriptures that bless you. Psalm 119 is a good place to linger. Enter into the sanctuary of God’s presence. Matt. 6:5-13 Spend time alone with God. Spill your guts out to Him and listen to His calming voice. God spoke to Elijah through a gentle whisper. Be still and know He is God. Enter into the sanctuary of God’s church. Heb. 10:26 You will find comfort, strength, encouragement, inspiration, hope, peace, and joy when you fellowship with God’s children.