S2: How Did I Get in the Cave? (Out of the Cave)
Out of the Cave (Chris Hodges) • 18m
Elijah began to compare himself to his ancestors, criticizing himself for being no better than them in their fickle disobedience to the Lord. This “comparison trap” drove him deeper into the cave of depression. As we will see in this session, the same will be true of us when we begin to worry too much about what others are thinking and we measure our self-worth against everyone around us.
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S3: Rebuilding Our Emotional House (O...
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S4: Dream Again (Out of the Cave)
Although overcoming depression is a process, there is no substitute for a single moment of experiencing the power and presence of God. Knowing him personally and intimately is the greatest antidepressant available in our spiritual battle for health and wholeness. Rarely do we experience instant c...
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S5: We Need Each Other (Out of the Cave)
The last strategy that God gave to Elijah to move him out of the cave of depression was *relationships and healthy community.* Once Elijah accepted God’s new mission, he left his cave and never again (at least that we know) experienced depression. Instead, he worked to fulfill the assignment that...
