Society & Depression

Why is depression such a pervasive force in contemporary society?

Why do so many who seem to have all they could want choose to end their own lives? Why is it that with all the technological advances of the past generation, depression and dissatisfaction continue to rule the hearts and minds of the vast majority?

The answer is clear-the source of real satisfaction and overcoming depression is a strong, abiding, personal relationship with a loving and merciful heavenly Father.

No technology ever developed, no amount of money, no amount of recognition or prestige, no device or drug designed by man can ever take the place of knowing God.

I am convinced that much of the depression among people in our society is directly traceable to a deep spiritual void in their lives-a void that only the Lord himself can fill. The philosopher Pascal called it "a God-shaped vacuum in every man."

How to receive your heart’s desires

Psalm 37 is a rich passage of Scripture, written by David during a time when he was struggling with depression. He wrote:

[Psalm 37:4 NKJV] Delight yourself also in the LORD,

And He shall give you the desires of your heart.

[Psalm 37:5 NKJV] Commit your way to the LORD,

Trust also in Him,

And He shall bring [it] to pass.

Contained in those short phrases is the answer to depression:

Delight thyself...in the Lord.

They also reveal a wonderful promise that deals with the challenge of dissatisfaction:

He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.❤️❤️