Asaph’s Answers to Troubles

and Depressions
Psalms 77
I. He sent an SOS to God.
vv. 1-3, 7-9
a. His first response in his battle with
depression was that he doesn't
pretend.
b.  He cried aloud to God. He shouted
to God. He yelled his prayer.
II. He chose to redirect his thoughts.
vv. 4-6, 10-12
a. He regained his perspective.
b. He remembered those times when God
seemed so near.
c. He deliberately focused his thoughts on
God’s blessings.
III. He magnified God to diminish his
problems.
vv. 13-20
a. First he proclaimed God's holiness.
b. He extolled the miracle-working power
of God.
c. He acknowledged God’s redemption of
His people.
My God is bigger
than my problems!