The pressures and stresses of life often weigh us down. When our hearts are heavy and energy is low, the clouds of depression seem to block out any ray of hope. But even in the darkness of depression – God walks with us, carries our burdens, and shines the light of His Word on our despair. The following is a sample from our Keys for Living book on Depression – more info below. We pray these truths from God’s Word will encourage you and bring light in the darkness.
“The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us.”
(Psalm 118:27)
God is with you in your depression.
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
(Isaiah 41:10)
God sees your pain and suffering.
“God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand.”
(Psalm 10:14)
God hears your cries and listens to you in your pain.
“. . . the Lord has heard my weeping.”
(Psalm 6:8)
God wants to give you light in your darkness.
“It is you who light my lamp; the Lord my God lightens my darkness.”
(Psalm 18:28 ESV)
God wants to lift you up when you’re feeling down.
“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.”
(Psalm 145:14)
God wants you to talk to Him when you’re depressed.
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”
(Psalm 62:8)
God wants to comfort you.
“I, yes I, am the one who comforts you.”
(Isaiah 51:12)
God wants to give you peace.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
(John 14:27)
God wants to give you hope.
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”
(Jeremiah 29:11).
God wants you to trust Him.
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”
(Psalm 28:7)
God wants you to comfort others who are depressed.
“The Father of compassion and the God of all comfort . . . comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
(2 Corinthians 1:3–4)
God will one day wipe away all your tears – and there will be no more sorrow or suffering.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
(Revelation 21:4 NLT)
Key Passage on Depression:
Lessons from Lamentations 3:19–26 (NLT)
Acknowledge your pain and suffering to God and others.
“The thought of my suffering . . . is bitter beyond words.”
(v.19)
Allow yourself time to grieve and process your emotions.
“I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss.”
(v.20)
Remember that there is always hope.
“Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this…”
(v.21)
Realize that God’s love for you never ends.
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.”
(v.22)
Rejoice in God’s daily faithfulness and mercy toward you.
“Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”
(v.23)
Speak God’s words of truth and hope to yourself.
“I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’”
(v.24)
Keep relying on and looking to God, who is good to you.
“The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.”
(v.25)
Rejoice in God’s daily faithfulness and mercy toward you.
“So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.”
(v.26)
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Digital Book Bundle
This digital book bundle provides practical guidance from God’s Word on three important mental health challenges affecting millions today – stress, anxiety, and depression. These are great tools for personal study and growth, small group Bible study, and for teaching and training purposes. As a bundle, you get 3 books for the price of 2!
Video Course on Depression
This video course provides practical, biblical insights on depression from Dr. Eric Scalise, a licensed professional counselor with over 40 years of experience in the mental health field. Learn how to manage depression personally and how to help others who struggle with depression.
Book on Depression
This book will show you practical steps to help manage depression physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Learn how God’s Word can give you hope and purpose in the midst of pain.
- May 24, 2022
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