The Dark Night of the Soul / Spiritual Depression - Psalm 42 Sermon / Dr. Curt D. Daniel
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Psalm 42
Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses
1 As the deer pants for the water brooks,
So pants my soul for You, O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When shall I come and appear before God?
3 My tears have been my food day and night,
While they continually say to me,
“Where is your God?”
4 When I remember these things,
I pour out my soul within me.
For I used to go with the multitude;
I went with them to the house of God,
With the voice of joy and praise,
With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast.
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him
For the help of His countenance.
6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me;
Therefore I will remember You from the land of the Jordan,
And from the heights of Hermon,
From the Hill Mizar.
7 Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls;
All Your waves and billows have gone over me.
8 The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime,
And in the night His song shall be with me-
A prayer to the God of my life.
9 I will say to God my Rock,
“Why have You forgotten me?
Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?”
10 As with a breaking of my bones,
My enemies reproach me,
While they say to me all day long,
“Where is your God?”
11 Why are you cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God;
For I shall yet praise Him,
The help of my countenance and my God.
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Curt Daniel is a knowledgeable student and teacher of Reformed theology and history. His approach is to “leave no stone unturned” in pursuing the truth of Scripture. His breadth of knowledge enables him to easily glean from the theological giants that have gone before.
Dr. Daniel attended Central Bible College (B.A.), Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and the University of Edinburgh (Ph.D.). Dr. Daniel teaches, preaches and publishes theological works consistent with Scripture and Reformed Theology.
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I'm so grateful for this sermon. It got me through today. This is (generally) a vivid description of my life. The majority of my years on earth have been wearisome beyond what i can bear. Yet, i must deny myself and follow Christ. The spiritual torment of the soul that he endured upon the cross, I've had a very small glimpse. What a Saviour.
This is how I feel. I've been alone and in pain every single day for 8 years... I'm tired...I want to give up...but I can't.
A small life in this world unnoticed and obscure. One trial then another, God help me endure.
Though broken and imperfect, each morning striving to show love. Each evening brings tears and a cry to heaven above.
Though intent is always to lessen another's pain. The sunset and night time offers failure once again.
Happiness can't be measured in number of times. No, it has to be found by ones willingness to find.
To find in between the dark troubles we bear. The eternal security that says, I'll always be there.
The heart only feels what the eyes choose to behold. From the mouth we speak what we hope that the future will hold.
In mere flesh and blood, imperfect with much fault. Somewhere between, lies God's plan...but for naught?
We each search for "peace" in this dark world of strife. While the Father has already given His son in exchange for our life.
Tears He must shed when He looks from above. Two pieces of wood He gave us, stained with His blood.
One day we'll all die, the flesh and the bone. Then He will welcome or deny us our home.
We each have been placed here in Satan's domain. But God never intended for us here to remain.
No, brief is our stay in this testing ground on earth. How we treat others will determine our worth.
The Son in his sorrows, His anguish and pain. He showed what true love is and said to us, do the same.
This world was not made for our hopes and our dreams. But to live this short life for His glory-we're redeemed.
A woman to man, God did to him give. To have and to hold, to happily live.
In His wisdom and forethought, Life's sorrows He knew. But gave us each other to ensure we'd get through.
Each breath that we take brings us closer to sleep. Death started at birth; we have a short time to reap.
The intent of the heart, our actions and words. Through our short existence, our Lord we must serve.
Words can be penned from our thoughts and our mind. But our actions and words are a better use of time.
Now I have written from my heart and my soul. I know I'm imperfect and far from whole.
Unable to end but able to try. To try to make happiness to those which do cry.
God in heaven knows of the love inside I do hold. I pray for forgiveness for my failures that unfold.
But when my life ends I hope it will be said. That this man's soul is now living; though his body is dead.
I'm sorry beyond words that I have failed yet again. I never became the man that I should have been.
God please forgive me, I ask this one thing. By your Son's example, I've tried to do the same.
Written by me
October 13, 2015
Magnificent and beautiful. This was written over a year ago, so I hope you are doing better dear friend, this writing brought tears to my eyes. Only last year I reached and overcame my own dark night of the soul and have found God in the process. I hope you found it within yourself to overcome, as in Christ Jesus we are all overcomers. Many blessings brother. Amen.
Thank you so much for these touching words. God bless you. ❤
This was good. I note that he mentioned that we might go to another Christian in the faith for comfort and maybe even counsel. This I have not found. I have tried on several occasions and was met with judgement, indifference and out and out contempt just to name a few things. It seems to me that there are few "mature" Christians; ones that can help carry the burdens of their brethren. I am not surprised though as I see the condition of the "church" these days. I was in the wilderness when came to Christ and still am And my walk has been solitary , just me and God and although I have not given up on finding true fellowship I am now willing to let it be just me and God. He has been good and it has been very hard BUT I want Him more than anything or anyone else. I could go on but I wont. Just one more thing , like in this teaching I have said on more than one occasion, "god can I just come and be with you now?, I don't like it here anymore I'm tired and I cry too much". God said, "NO you cannot, not now I am not done with you here". .....God Bless everyone!
One of the best, most forthcoming comments I've ever received in my almost ten years running this channel. I know exactly what you're going through, brother, and you have my full empathy and prayers. Peace to you in Christ Jesus, T. Davis.
I narrated this a couple of yrs ago. If you've not yet heard it, give it a listen. I trust you will find it a blessing to your soul.
The Saint Must Walk Alone - A. W. Tozer / Classic Christian Audio Books
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@@ChristisLord Thank you so much for your posting your comment . I'm touched by it. I've enjoyed your channel very much for a while now and the sermons have ministered to me in a big and important way. I should also take this opportunity to let you know that I am a woman(a sister) in Christ. Just so know sir. Much Peace to you in Christ as well.
You can be my friend. There are lots of Christians that feel the same as you.
@@stickerlady1774 Thank you. What a sweet offer. I will take you up on it.
I personally find really meditating on Gods word, especially Hebrews 12:1-3 really helps me no matter what I’m going through
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart
To God be the glory and praise Amen Hallelujah!
Amazing! I'm just now coming out from a long time of spiritual oppression and here is this explanation/message from God.
Such a pertinent sermon that explains so well the common condition that overwhelms so many Christians. Very uplifting truths to help us go through the fiery trials awaiting the devoted disciple of Christ. Thank you 🙏
@Theresa R. thank you Theresa
Thank God for this message. Just when I thought no one could understand... blessed
This sermon has really lifted up my soul Praise God.
I am just realizing that spiritual depression is real as part of the Christian walk. As long as you are on this Earth there will be valleys and mountain top
That's exactly right, Lois. Preachers such as Charles Spurgeon experienced it as well. I share with you now a narration I recorded last year that I hope you'll find to be a blessing to your soul, sister. It is past of a larger playlist on spiritual depression: Spiritual Darkness: The Christian's Reasonable Service - Wilhelmus à Brakel
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@@oswaldcobblepot502 I feel this darkness stems from not having enough of God and not being able to see his glory, or not pursuing God enough, or coming to terms that the Earth is Godless. We long for what is to come and this life is only suffering. When darkness shows itself to us, we must come to terms that this place is as bad as it will get for us, so suffering is worth it. Following Jesus is no easy task, but Jesus asks nothing of those who choose not to follow Him. I am glad that emotional suffering appears as a trial so God strengthens us for what is to come in this dark day. May God grant favor on us all, and hopefully you find the answers to what you are looking for because God does not add any evil, he just permits it to pass, to test and strengthen his servants, and I pray you become a servant of the Most High God as well. The Book of Job is excellent for answering any further questions about the cruelty of life and God's role in allowing any cruelty to come upon his servants. Many blessings dear friend. Amen.
“We all wish we can live on the mountain. “
Lord please. I just want to be able to visit every so often.
This is wonderful, he is so right. 20 years.
What a wonderful and extremely encouraging message. Thank you
Amen ❤
This is where I am, and have been for some time. I have been trying to grow closer to The Lord...have examined my life and I see where I fall short but I do not feel that I have the Holy Spirit, at all. There is no evidence in my life that I have His power. Nothing I do helps...... confessing and repenting.... praying for areas where I just cannot change no matter how hard I try. I read Scripture daily, listen to worship/Christian music, I cry out to be emptied of self and filled with Him.... I want to please Him. I want to serve Him, but as months go by with no connection, I am feeling dead and empty inside. It hurts to even read my bible or to listen to sermons because the message is to call upon The Lord, to cry out and to tell Him your need for Him.... every prayer I've prayed. I give up and sink deeper then start again... this cycle is killing me. I go between feeling like I'm perpetually in the Garden with Jesus or in Sheol. Where are you, God?
I have prayed for you, Bethany. Here is a sermon that I hope and pray that you may find a blessing to your weary soul.
Patience in Affliction - John Calvin / Christian Audio Sermons
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Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. 22 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Here is another blessed work that I hope and trust you will find a blessing:
Spiritual Darkness: The Christian's Reasonable Service - Wilhelmus à Brakel (Narrated by Rich Moore)
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“Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: on the left
hand, where He doth work, but I cannot behold Him: He hideth Himself on the right hand, that I cannot see Him” (Job
23:8-9).
“He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light” (Lam 3:2).
“Give glory to the Lord your God, before He cause darkness” (Jer 13:16).
“Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of His servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God” (Isa 50:10).
I’m both sorry to hear you explain this, but glad you have. What you wrote is exactly how I feel every day of my life. I sleep few hours and when I do, awful dreams of sin of which I’m unable to rid myself. I read so much. Scripture and books that should help. But they don’t. I try to occupy my time and mind but it doesn’t get any better. I go between fear and guilt. It’s such a horrible feeling and I can’t see hope, I can’t see light.
I pray for your, sister. Pray for me as well.
In Christ- Richard
I just lost my fiancee about 2 months ago. And i keep wondering what the whole essence of being a Christian and not just slipping into nihilism and ending the pain. In the flip side i keep hoping for some comfort from the holyspirit and i cant seem to find Him now.
Friends expect you to have healed and u try not to disapoint their expectations. Life is really unpleasant.
It’s the incessant ‘wanting’ we hominids seem to worship more than the humility of the truth - no deity in the known universe is personally vested in the success or failure of your life. Just isn’t bcuz YOU are the only one who must be vested in existence. Stop wanting asking expecting wishing hoping galvanizing and simply LIVE your good noble journey. When was the last time ppl went to prayer to be GOD’S friend and sounding board? Ever ask your deity how he/she is doing in spirit? Have a conversation vs a demand. Deity n creator source isn’t involved in your petty cares bcuz YOU must be. Go to spirit as a good listening friend not a desperate seeker n complainer. Peace ✌️ A’ho
Sadly I feel the need to say that I hear and read comments about the “church” my limited understanding of God’s word is that the “church” my Lord Jesus’s “bride” is the body of believers, it is NOT made by human hands out of lifeless objects like wood, stone, brick or mortar
I just am so thankful my Lord Jesus is alive :) yes you’re right in saying everything I have was given by Gods grace & I’m very grateful for the gift I couldn’t earn nor deserve :)