"Spiritual Depression" by Dr.Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Some books on depression are worth avoiding. They are patronising, written by people who think they know a lot about a topic they have never experienced, and are full of pithy little "try harder do better"-isms. Luckily, this book is not one of them.
Lloyd-Jones' starting point is that many Christians are quite simply not happy. Is it any wonder that people are no longer coming to Christ in their droves when we all look so miserable? After all, nothing screams "Jesus will change your life" like a frowning Christian who shows about as much attention to their bible as vegetarians do to a steak! This is, therefore, not just a book about the modern illness depression, but rather about Christians who are struggling to find their joy in God.
The book is taken from 21 sermons he preached at his Westminster church, conveniently put into 21 standalone chapters, each of roughly 15 pages. Each chapter can be read on it's own, making it fantastic for that early morning/before bed read. What I really liked about this book is just how practical and alive Lloyd-Jones makes the scriptures. Each chapter is based on a verse/passage, which is then explained, and implications drawn out of. The subtitle for the book ("it's causes and cures") is apt, with all the different causes of spiritual depression drawn out, with some practical advice. Topics including discipline in our time with God, a proper understanding of the cross, and our relationships with those around us are explored.
Put this fantastic content together, along with Lloyd-Jones' conversational yet unique writing style, and here is a book I would argue maybe every Christian should read.
10/10.
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