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Editor's note: This is a really solid mini series on anxiety and depression!

“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?” David’s painful refrain in Psalm 42 is one that many students echo today. 

More than ever before, students are opening up about their struggles with depression and anxiety. Although a sensitive and difficult topic to navigate, God has not left us empty handed. In fact, we see similar struggles all throughout the Bible. For example, Solomon’s “inspiring” life motto was, “Everything is meaningless.” The powerful prophet Elijah, who punked kings and queens, once became so weary and overwhelmed that he asked God to take his life. And the pages of the Psalms are filled with pain, panic, and praise. All of these are balms God has provided for the downcast soul. Yet, none are quite as palpable as Psalm 42. 

As we journey through the mountaintops and valleys of these 11 verses, my hope is that students will find hope, help, and healing.

This Resource Includes: 

• Series Outline
• 2 Sermon Manuscripts
• 2 Small Group Discussion Guides
• Title Slide, Blank slide (jpg)
• Series Font