#6 Despondency in the Wilderness

05/05/2025 21 min
#6 Despondency in the Wilderness

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Despondency in the Wilderness isn’t just about naming a hard season—it’s about discovering how God meets us in the depths with gentleness, truth, and rest. In this episode, Cece shares what despondency really is, unpacks the story of Elijah, and offers a grace-filled path forward when your soul feels weary and disconnected. If you’ve been smiling on the outside while silently drowning inside, this one’s for you. There is hope. There is healing. And you are not alone.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:A gentle definition of despondency and how it differs from depressionBiblical stories that reveal God’s compassion in our lowest momentsPractical and spiritual steps for navigating emotional numbness or spiritual drynessEncouragement for weary hearts who feel like giving upScripture Referenced:1 Kings 19:1–18 (Elijah under the broom tree)Psalm 42 (“Why are you downcast, O my soul?”)Matthew 11:28–30 (Jesus’ invitation to the weary)Support the Show:If this episode encouraged you, would you leave a review and share it with a friend? Your feedback helps more women find hope and healing in their wilderness seasons.Support the showConnect with Cece Check out my website https://www.thesanctuaryinternational.com Follow Cece on Instagram @_celestehenderson_ Follow The Sanctuary International on Instagram @the_sanctuary_international Dreamer by Roa | https://roa-music.comMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/