If you were to look up all the different forms of depression, you might feel weighed down just reading about them. Many people think depression is simply being sad, but it is much more than that.

Depression shows up in several ways. There is situational depression, which comes and goes with the ups and downs of life — the loss of a loved one, children leaving home, the loss of a job. There is seasonal depression, which often shows up in the darker months of fall and winter. And then there is clinical depression, the most severe form.

For some, depression comes from overanalyzing themselves until they dig a deep hole. For others, it stems from physical causes such as chemical imbalances or hormonal struggles. Long battles with illness, financial stress, or strained relationships can also open the door. Still others face it through trauma, abuse, or deeply spiritual struggles. Many experience a combination of these.

The Bible does not shy away from this reality. Job experienced it. David did. So did King Saul, Jeremiah, and even the apostle Paul. Since Scripture shows us people walking through it, we know that we too will face the darkness of depression.

When we are in the middle of it, depression can feel like a darkness that blots out everything else. But God has something to say to those who struggle.

Join us for Facing the Darkness: Depression.