Depression

Depression is a very very real phenomena and it attacks Christians as well as non Christians. Depression is an equal opportunity destroyer. So I don't approach the topic vainly or arrogantly. I have in the past suffered with great bouts of depression and I'm constantly amazed at the large number of God's servants that have done the same. (see previous posts Freedom From Darkness & On being the Pastor).
While reading today regarding Cain's sacrifice (Genesis 4:3-8) not being accepted by God (Genesis 4:5) I was struck not only by the question "Why not?" but by the mental state of Cain combined with

If you have ever suffered under the darkness of depression you know full well it's power to crush and destroy. King David's many psalms reflect a man who himself struggled with depression (and found hope in God). Greater and more powerful than any depression is demonic oppression (demonization). Recalling the story of the Gadarene Demoniac the song "Set Me Free" from Casting Crowns does an admirable job of portraying the hoplessness of spiritual captivity and the glorious power of Christ to set the captives free.