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Psalm 42:5 - Finding Hope in Discouragement and Depression.

Psalm 42:5 (NLT) Why am I discouraged? Why 
is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! 
I will praise him again - my Savior and my 
God! 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Its almost summer and the living 
is supposed to be easy, according to the 
George Gershwin song Summertime. But 
sometimes its not so easy. Im off work every 
summer, and every summer I have a battle in my mind. 
In the last few weeks several famous people 
have committed suicide. Every time I hear about 
suicide, I am reminded of my teenage and young-adult 
years when I longed to die. I was hopeless. It 
wasnt until Jesus came into my life at the age of 
twenty-six that I began to look at life through a lens 
of hope.  
   Having Jesus as my Savior, knowing He is 
with me and that He cares for me, gives me 
strength. His presence helps me fight when my mind 
wants to focus on regrets, failures, shortcomings, 
and all manner of negativity. Those negative 
thoughts trouble me the most when I am not working. 
Thats why its necessary for me to be even more 
vigilant about focusing on the words of Jesus during 
the summer. I have to find a way to stay busy. 
So this summer Im delighted to have the 
chance to write. It gives me purpose and draws me 
closer to Him.  
   It is a humbling and awesome honor to be 
able to refocus negative thoughts into hopeful 
thoughts in Jesus. I think of His goodness toward me 
and His promises to me. I begin to praise Him 
for His help and His presence. Because Jesus 
lives, I have hope for the future, and I can face 
the summer. Words cannot express my gratitude to 
Jesus for giving me hope! by Tracy Eldridge  
   Faith Step: When you feel hopeless, turn 
to Jesus and His Word for encouragement, so 
your hope can be restored. Allow your mind to 
focus on His goodness, His mercy, and His grace 
toward you. Watch your hope rise. [Mornings With 
Jesus 2020 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Psalm 42:5 - Dealing With Discouragement and 
Depression:  

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190105-2037.html 

Psalm 43:5 - Remedies for Discouragement and 
Depression:  

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120502-1812.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657