Many in today's society are experiencing depression. It is blamed on the fast pace of life, and ever increasing demands for the success of a person. However, I do not think this is a new phenomenon. These also happened in the days of the old testament. One example is Elijah. 1 Kings 19:4, But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” He had a very successful time in defeating the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. God was with him, and yet he cried out for God to take his life. This further tells me that only God is perfect. You cannot decide on matters by looking to man. If a great prophet can fail like this, what more a regular follower of Jesus Christ. Our focus needs to be on Jesus. Not man. God asked a good question. Elijah had more greater things to do. He needed to overcome depression by loo...