In 1 Kings 18-19, we observe both the heights and depths possible in the life of one of God’s followers. The prophet Elijah celebrates the victory of a lifetime in one chapter, only to run for his life and dream of dying in the next. The radical decline in mental health is not as much a result of a lack of faith as it is the natural reaction to fatigue and exhaustion. When God encounters him, He lovingly restores him to health with a holistic plan to care for his inner soul. We invite you to listen along to see how God nurtures the physical, spiritual, and social aspects of Elijah’s life in order to bring him back from the brink of despair.
A Plan For Soul Care
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