“Even the most faithful, focused Christians can encounter periods of depression and spiritual darkness when joy seems to stay just out of reach. It can happen because of sin, satanic assault, distressing circumstances, or hereditary and other physical causes. In When the Darkness Will Not Lift, John Piper aims to give some comfort and guidance to those experiencing spiritual darkness. Readers will gain insight into the physical side of depression and spiritual darkness, what it means to wait on the Lord in a time of darkness, how unconfessed sin can clog our joy, and how to minister to others who are living without light. Piper uses real-life examples and sensitive narrative to show readers abundant reason to hope that God will pull them out of the pit of despair and into the light once again.” [From the blurb]

CONTENTS

Introduction: Faith Alone & the Fight for Joy

Chapter 1: The Darkness of Melancholy
Chapter 2: Waiting in Darkness, We are Not Lost & Not Alone
Chapter 3: Fold Not the Arms of Action
Chapter 4: Does Unconfessed Sin Clog Our Joy?
Chapter 5: The Darkness that Feeds on Self-Absorption
Chapter 6: Loving Those Who Cannot See the Light