Finding God: Praying the Psalms in Times of Depression

by Thomas Griffith Lewis

Book Overview

In this small yet immensely helpful guide, pastor Thomas Lewis offers spiritual resources for the many persons today suffering from depression. By turning his readers toward praying the Psalms, as he did in his own battle with depression, Lewis assists those seeking hope and a healing touch to find, in his words, "a cup of cold water in parched land." He speaks frankly about his own battle with deep depression; discusses the types of depression,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 066422573X
• ISBN13: 9780664225735
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

If you or someone you love suffers from depression

This practical book has a section explaining depression and how to get help. the latter part of the book has spiritual exercises that help you meditate on the psalms of lament. Depression is a disease of the mind body and spirit. I know of no other book that addresses the spiritual side of depression.

Great for the hurting and their loved ones!

This book is nothing short of a blessing, whether you're dealing with depression yourself or know someone who is (or might be). Finding God is a wonderful resource that starts out by telling you more about what depression is and how you can tell if you or someone else has it. Also, Lewis makes sure that you know that the book alone will not heal you--he lays out the three-part plan that you will need. I myself am dealing with depression right now, and this book has helped greatly. I'm not even done with it yet, and I've already bought two more copies to send to other people. If you or someone you know has or might have depression, you can't afford not to buy this book!

Downright sensible and spiritually true

This little book is brilliant. I suffer from severe depression and although I am also content in Christ and am joy-ful, there are times when all I can do is groan and BE a prayer. And yes, of course you can be suffering depression as an illness and be full of joy! This book starts with several chapters which are amongst the most sensible I have some across to do with depression. The chapters dealing with the use of the Psalms are very practical.Psalm 13 was called by a friend of mine, 'The Depressives' Psalm.' Using this psalm in the book was of great comfort to me, for this friend misunderstands me and has turned away from me causing enormous grief.This grief has impacted on my depression greatly. Yet, as this book testifies, there is always hope in Christ, even in the deepest despair.I know there will be total reconciliation one day. Thomas Lewis fully understands depression, first hand.