God seemed far away from David in his hour of need.(Ps. 42:1-3) He felt like a thirsty deer in the desert, searching for water. But the Lord is never far away; he is near even when you do not recognize Him. (Isa. 4:10, Heb.13; Ps. 46:7) The writer's depression was aggravated because he looked back at "the good old days" (Ps. 42:2-6). He longed to return to Jerusalem and minister in the temple. Sometimes changes in our life will make us depress. The older we get the less we enjoy the changes. The discouraging talk of others was another contributing factor (Ps. 42:3, 9-10) "Has God forgotten you? where is your God?" The answer is in Psalm 11, Listen to God and not to the foolish talk of men. What should you do when depression starts to control you? "Hope in God" (Ps. 42:5, 11 43:) Look at the future and not at the past. If you feel drowned by circumstances, keep in mind that they are His waves and billows (Ps. 42:7), and He knows what is best for you. Stop feeding on your feelings (Ps. 42:3) and start feeding on His Word (Ps. 43:3) God will guard you and guide you, no matter how miserable you may feel. God is greater than your feelings. Walk by faith and He will see you through.