If you are fighting depression you are not alone. Depression seems to have been the bane of many of life’s great leaders. In the Bible, Moses, Elijah, David, and Job had to deal with it. In the world, Sir Winston Churchill called depression his ‘black dog’, and Ernest Hemingway referred to it as ‘the artist’s reward’.
President Abraham Lincoln battled depression and suicide all his adult life. There were times when for his own safety he would not allow himself carry a knife. Read about Lincoln turning to the Bible to relieve his depression. Let the Scriptures help you just like they have helped so many of us.
These scriptures on depression will give you hope and will build your faith. Confess and meditate on them to win the fight against depression. The key is not losing Hope. Allow the hope of God to seep back into you. Remember, there is a real Person (God) behind each and every one of these promises. He promised them to you for a reason – to help you.
God’s hope encourages, motivates, and keeps you on the road to faith, peace, and victory. And if you suffer from deep ongoing depression, PLEASE READ THIS – Helping Others Is God’s Prescription for Depression. Send me a comment, we love you and we want to help you. You are important and you have value. With God’s help, you will climb out of this hole.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down (depression), but a good word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 Holman Christian Standard Bible
Depression is the ‘feeling‘ of hopelessness. The lack of a ‘future positive possibility’ robs you of your motivation and strength. The good Word of God and the good word of others to you can change the outlook and condition or your heart. Fight for God’s outlook with all you have. Fight it with the Word of God. (Also, confess the scriptures on Hopelessness.) Anyone who is among the living has hope.
Deuteronomy 31:8 – The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 33:27 – The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
2 Samuel 22:17-22 – He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; (18) He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me. (19) They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay. (20) He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me. (21) The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. (22) For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
2 Samuel 22:29 – You are my lamp O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light.
Ecclesiastes 9:4 – Anyone who is among the living has hope.
Psalms 9:9 – The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psalm 31:22,24 – You heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help… Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalm 34:18, 19 – The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (19) A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.
Psalm 37:23-24 – If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumbles, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
Psalm 43:5 – Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God.
Psalm 55:22 – Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 62:5 – Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
Psalm 126:5 – Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
Psalm 143:7-8 – Answer me quickly, O Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I’ll lift up my soul.
Psalm 147:3 – He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 145:14 – The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Proverbs 12:25 – Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down (depression), but a good word cheers it up.
Isaiah 26:3-4, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusts in Thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength. (Perfect means complete. If I keep my part of the promise by staying steadfastly focused on the Lord Jesus Christ, He will keep His promise to give me His perfect peace. See also Philippians 4:6-7 below)
Isaiah 35:10 – And the ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away
Isaiah 40:31, But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 53:4 – Surely he took up our sicknesses and carried our sorrows.
Mark 9:23 – Everything is possible for him who believes.
Romans 4:18-22 – Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, so shall they seed be. (19) And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb: (20) He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. (21) And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able to perform. (22) And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
Romans 15:13 – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
II Corinthians 7:6-7 – Nevertheless God, that comforts, those that are depressed, comforted us by the coming of Titus; (7) And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
Philippians 4:6-7 – Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
James 4:8 – Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:10 – Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
2 Peter 2:9 – The Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials.
1 Peter 4:12 – Dear Friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:13 – But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Read how Lincoln Turned to the Bible to Manage His Depression and other articles: Scriptures Against Hopelessness – Scriptures Against Worry – New Testament Scriptures on Faith & Believing – Do God’s Promises Cover What You Want? – Three Ways to Meditate God’s Word
Hi All
i am praying for you all and I need prayer myself.Been battling the demon of depression for years Now I am all alone my 2 children think I am a crazy unlovable b**ch so I have none Friends say to just hang in there I pray and pray but nothing yet I am unemployed and about a month away from being homeless applied to many jobs but nothing
Shiela pray with me Father in the name of Jesus I come to you please forgive me for all my sins. I recieve You as my Lord and Savior.Lord cleanse me with your precious blood. Lord I feel lost without You. I pray You will heal me of this depression. I need a job Jesus. Please bless me with Your favor in getting a job so I can provide for my family in Jesus name Amen.Shiela don’t stop praying God wants you to trust and believe Him. Father God Shiela is overwhelm without having a job and is scared to lose her home. Father God I ask you Lord to bless them and supply them with their needs. Father send angels to protect them.I know You will supply their needs for it is written. Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Psalm 103:4–5 Remember when you pray repent and apply His precious blood over you.Jesus loves you Shiela. Be very careful what you say. You give birth to those words speak the Word of God over your life, your children and let Jesus restore you back to Him.
In His Grip of Grace,
Yoli
I am so sorry to hear about your depression it is a dark cloud. Hang in there I will pray for you becaause I am very depressed as well.
Dear Brother Faith,
Im really suffering from a bad depression…im a beliver of Christ but sometimes i feel depressed and have the thoughts of ending my life and so on. Im married and have wonderfull husband and a daughter. I was’nt getting enough sleep from there started my trouble, everynight i was’nt able to sleep this was the basic problem of all fears. Something keeps disturbing and brings in a fear within me. I read the word of God and also do my everyday prayers. Im on medications too. Everyday i read a word of God from the NET apart from BIBLE. While i was going through the internet i luckily got to know your site. I Read ur prayers and messages about overcoming depression. I also read other peoples incidents in this site. I want to come out of depression. I want to live wothout Fear. I dont want any fear of the sucidiel thoughts which haunts me everyday. Brother Pray for me to come out from all the fears. Give me a word of God which changes my life and gives me courage to face life. I want someone to pray for me everyday to over all such fear.
Sara I went through depression I am here to tell get into Jesus Presence sing a song of Praise worship Jesus. I mean sing outloud this depression does not come from Jesus. It is a demon that needs to be cast out. Have your Pastors anoit you with oil and worship Jesus. Don’t stay at home get out and help someone in need. It’s when you take your eyes off yourself that you will start to feel better. If you still have this depression than go see a doctor. God bless you. It’s only a season you will feel better. Delare the scriptures aloud to yourself His Word is a Promise to you.
Philippians 4:6-7 – Be anxious for nothing Sara, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
To God Be the Glory!
Yoli
Greetings to all,
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I love my doughter so much,but she not respecting n look down on me n she dont want to study next yr she sitting exam PMR I’m so wori,n my husband just dont care about me he dont even talk to me.I’m so upset .I pray everyday for husband n doughter.
Uven pray this prayer with me.
Father in the name of Jesus I come to YOU. Jesus come into my heart and feel me with your life. I surrender totally my life to YOU Jesus. I am lost without YOU. Lord Jesus forgive me for all my sins wash me with YOUR Precious Blood. Thank You Jesus for dying for me on the cross. I make my Lord and Savior. Jesus my daughter doesn’t respect me. Please Jesus bless my relationship with daughter and my husband. Help us to be a loving and united family in Jesus name Amen.
Uven don’t worry instead fight the demons through reading the scriptures on:
Confessions – Praying For Your Children and speak the
Scriptures on Protection From Evil and
Scriptures For a Good Marriage
Scriptures on Favor
You will begin to see a change in you, your daughter’s life and your husband. But you have to speak the scriptures everyday. Your power is in your mouth and the Word of God.
God bless you.
Truly there is a way out and many things can help, for a quick fix turn into eating raw food as much as you can. I have come to the conclusion that depression for the most part is a physical response. I’ve been a happy person all my life and have had some pretty difficult challenges, but then, suddenly I became depressed and low and behold I had excess of cortisol in my blood and no medication to ameliorate this, so I prayed and never gave up praying, then was guided to eat raw food, I still eat cooked food but I avoid rice, and any kind of flour and fried food, it made such a difference. Why not give it a try?
Hello Oliva,
Never thought it may be a diet thing…. I will have to look into that. I have always turned to the things that have made me strong over the years, be it different vices (praying, chocolate (LOL), writing, going out for walks, talking to friends) but never thought about diet. I feel like that was right in front of my face….. how could I have been so blind. Please let me know what type of raw foods you typically eat to help level out your cortisol levels in your blood…. I may have the same symptoms.
Thank you Oliva I appreciate you not leaving me in the dark
- Holly
My name is Holly, and I have in the past resented God for all the trials that have gone on in my life that has made my life difficult. I have only just recently realized that God has never left my side eventhough I left his. Confused and lost as I am I feel again welcome in church taking classes to re-teach me of God’s love but I remain sceptical. I am now suffering a depression and unable to focas on work and the rest of my life. I stay in bed most of the day, constantly fight with my boss, and have difficulties taking care of myself. I realize that God is out there, in the air that I breathe blessing me with this day but what am I doing with it? I have a great job that I love but again what am I doing with it? I want to hear God’s words and feel God’s love but I feel that there is a wall that separates us and prevents me from being embraced. Every morning that I wake up I wish that I didn’t, but then again I know that others need me and that it is selfish to think that way. I am looking for God, but I can’t grasp how the words of the bible relate to me. These are not ment for the likes of me.
Hi Holly,
I have just read about your situation, and I’m sad that you are going through such a painful experience. I have been through a very painful and difficult time too (when I’ve been unable to work) but I thank God that He helped me to find a Godsend of a counselor who is coming alongside me, to support me in my journey towards wholeness. Someone like this could help you to find out the reason for the ‘wall’ that you described is separating you from God, and to work through any issues from the past that might be causing it. I hope you don’t mind my giving you this advice
but there are some wonderful people out there, who God has gifted and equipped, to come alongside us at times when life can get too much!
I shall pray for you, that God will guide you to the right source of help, or that He will break down the ‘wall’ Himself, and ‘may you be able to feel and understand, as all God’s children should, how long, how wide, how deep and how high his love really is; and to experience this love for yourself …’ (Ephesians 3:18)
Take care and God bless and keep you, Your sister in Christ, Marlene
Thank you Marlene for your reply. I appreciate your caring and your prayers. My thoughts surprised me today. I have a friend that has lost his way, who refuses to work or go back to school and just lives off assistance and he is happy as bliss. I never understood so it surprised me to today to envy him, feeling it pointless to work because I’m still in the same spot it seems as I was 4 years ago. I love my job don’t get me wrong but I feel as if I am pushing pushing pushing and getting exausted where I can’t push anymore. I work on the phones and I’m calling these people and when I get a hold of them it seems they don’t want to talk to me (lol) no I’m not a dreaded telemarketer. But for the first time I feel it pointless to work and that scares me.
I’m glad you found a councellor to work with. I’m lacking that. I typically seek out people and services I need but truthfully, I’m scared to seek councelling out because I’m afraid that they might judge me and I have 2 children that are dependent on me and they are my life. I don’t trust people who might be in the power to take my children away so I take care of myself.
I do beleive that God is there, inside me, and guiding me somehow some way but he is no more then a shawdow, no more then just a whisper in my ear telling me that he loves me and that is why I woke up this morning, he willed it. I don’t know the reason, perhaps because my kids need me. I just wish that if God could just appear in front of me and just give me a big hug and tell me that everything is going to be ok,, or if he can’t come himself at least send someone who could just take care of me. I feel so alone, but then again having someone in my life would be exausting too. It seems I really don’t know what I want.
Thank you again Marlene, I’m glad you are getting the support you need. My prayers are with you too.
I have been very depressed and anxious for the last3 months or so. Since Dec.29 I think. I am not getting better, on meds tried 3 different kinds but so far no sucess with the meds. I keep trying, I suffer from a lot worry and anxiety as well.Hard to function at all. Just doing the basic daily needs.Sleep has been kind of hard lately as well. I am not sure if it is the side effects of the meds. I feel hot a lot sweat but it is still cold here.Not much appetite. I want for someone to keep me in their prayers. I am looking for a breakthrough.
Well Lorenzo, My name is also Lorenzo and I am currently fighting the same thing with a mix of others as well as suicide. But Im here to tell you that if you read the word of God and speak it in your mind and in your life, watch what will happen. Only God can do whats about to happen for you.
Dear Lorenzo,
I feel like writing to you is the lost leading the lost. I have been fighting depression on and off for a long time. I fear meds, as I have known a lot of people around me die due to mixed medications from anti depressents. I’m not sure of your situation and why you feel so lost but I know the best way to fight depression is to change your situation and find people who love you and spend time with them. Laughter is the best cure for tears. Forcing yourself to partake in activities that you once enjoyed before the depression and embracing them. I know that it is easy to say, trust me I know. I should take my own advice. I know how difficult it is to modivate yourself to feel better. Depression is a dark black hole, you claw at the walls to see if you can grab something to climb out, but all you claw at is mud and dirt. Where is that rope with someone strong to pull you out? Will anyone hear your calls for help? Does anyone care? My advise to you is make small goals like get dressed today, or cook something you enjoy to eat. Call someone who loves you and tell them that you love them. Go out for a walk and get some fresh air. Say hello to a stranger. By doing these things you may feel more “alive” rather then just wilting away in a bed. My heart goes out to you and I hope you find a way out of that cold dark hole.
I have a wonderful baby, she’s great. Hardly ever cries, she is happy all the time! When she turned 6 months old it hit me like a brick, postpartum depression along with anxiety. She is 7 months now and it keeps coming back. I’ve seen a doctor and am on medication but I can’t help but hate the feelings I have. When it gets bad I don’t want anything to do with her. I find myself frequently asking “Why God would you give me such a beautiful, wonderful blessing that I have wanted and give me ppd too?” I can’t be the mother I need to be with this. The depression and panic attacks get to me. I hadn’t had anything at all for 5 days but last night and tonight I’ve had the attacks and depression sets back in. I just want to be all I can be for my baby girl.
Brezi – God gave you your beautiful baby but He did not give you the PPD. It is a spirit and you must fight it with the Word of God with everything you have. We don’t know what triggered it but we know the answer – the Word of God.
Look down on some of the other comments on this page and look for the confessions. We have several on this site. Speak them out of your mouth. Get the Word of God into you and it will Change Your Life. AND the life of your baby. We love you. You can make it. God will help you. He loves you just as you love your baby!!
Do not wonder why you have it, just work to get rid of it. I pray in Jesus Name that you will be free of the Devil and the oppression of his spirits. You will be free in Jesus Name.
Brezie the only way to get into Jesus presence is to worship Jesus. Keep your mind focus on Jesus.Sing christian songs and praise Jesus the devil will flee from you.
God bless you. Praying for you Yoli
Brezi, I’m so sorry for the struggle you are having. There is a book that has a chapter in it that might help you. It is called, Counseling the Hard Cases. You can find it at Amazon. It’s by Stuart Scott.
I tried to write a reply and that was even cut off. HELP
Jim call on Jesus He is with you He will never leave you nor forsake you. Prayer:
Heavenly Father I come to you Lord forgive me of all my sins. Lord renew a right spirit within me and create in me a clean heart. Lord I thank you for dying on the cross for me. I recieve you as my Lord and Savior in Jesus name Amen.
Jim speak the scriptures aloud on Confession – Against Depression everyday you will feel better.
My God does supply all of my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. [Phil 4:19]
The floodgates of heaven are opened over me and I am receiving a blessing that I cannot contain. [Mal 3:10]
I confess that I walk in God’s favor today in all my business dealings and with people. God’s favor rests upon me. [Ps 5:12] I have God’s favor and blessing on me.
God favors me today. I am a success today. I have God’s special favor upon me today. He makes His face to shine upon me today. He is gracious to me today. [Luke 2:52, Num 6:25-26] I expect something to happen to me today.
God delights in my success and prosperity. [Ps 35:28]
With God all things are possible. So I walk today expecting God’s favor and success to be upon me! [Mark 9:23]
I am blessed coming in and blessed going out. I am the head and not the tail, I am above and not beneath. [Deut 28:2-14]
Jesus has redeemed me from the curse of lack and poverty and want. I am blessed because of Him! [Gal 3:13] I am blessed, I am blessed, I am blessed, I AM BLESSED!
Where to start? Well, I use to be happy with much going on for me. I loved with all my heart. Whether you were a friend to me or not, I loved. I was living a life full of glee and nothing to worry about. My life was moving forward, and I was proud of myself. Until, I hit the age of 20 years, met a girl and fell in love. Well, at that time thought it to be love. However, that time life would change everything for me. She lied to me, cheated on me, and use her lies to get her way with people or the law. I felt trapped, tried leaving her, but when I did she tried killing herself. I did not know what to do. So I stayed and became like her. I felt hopeless. Until, I caught her her with another guy and and was involved in a car accident that I blamed myself for. I felt like it was my way to get out of this relationship. Well I got charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (the car) and aggravated assault. We eventually broke up, but I was on probation and had a hard time finding a job. On top of that, the insurance came after me and tried suing me, but realized they couldn’t. So they went after my license and suspended it. Then I found out through all that, that I had received an STD. Still trying to find a job, I became depressed and sadden that my life was like that. I lost faith and questioned God and all that was happening to me. I then pulled myself together, got back into school and didn’t give up up. As I kept on trying and trying, I felt like I was failing. I became discouraged and ignored my problems and Got mad at God. This occurred from when I was 24 to now 26. I am now off probation, but just lost my mother who has passed away. I am still struggling to find a job. I am sadden because my mother has just died. I am now in my life depressed, lost, hurt, in pain, and sometimes just feel like giving up on my life. I feel like ending my life would be the best thing to do right now. I don’t know what to do anymore. I usually do, but I am someone who has gotten hit so hard I can’t seem to climb back up. When I do, something else happens. Right now in my life, I am really depressed and I am once again losing faith.
Lee – You got hooked up with the wrong person but now that is over and day-by-day everything will get better. You are 26, you might think that your life is over, but it’s not. It is really just beginning. You can and will have a great life. It may take a year or so to fully get back, but get back you will. And while you are ‘getting back’ the hope and peace that God brings can make it enjoyable.
The biggest thing is this – “Don’t do that again.” Don’t find an attractive but crazy ‘borderline’ (look up the term) girlfriend. They, as you now know, will use you and suck the life out of you.
Repent, go on, and don’t look back – not one time. Get the word of God inside of you and spend time with God. He is not mad at you. He is like a loving father that is so happy that you are finally out of that mess and He will do anything to help you. Believe God for a good group of young Christians to spend time with. Confess the word of God. I love this one Confession – Change Your Life. It is on the list. Don’t feel pressure, just spend time with God and let His love and hope and peace seep back into you. He will restore your life, your soul, and your body. God bless you, Rex.
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I’m eighteen, a senior in high school.. I’m six feet tall and constantly picked on about my height. I used to feel like God loved me, but ever since I started taking bible philosophy, I’ve learned god is also a god of wrath and doesn’t love everyone… He hates sinners. I am a sinner for sure .. But my point is, I definitely don’t feel loved by god. I feel like I was made simply to be laughed at, and to watch everyone else find their prince and have their fairytale love. I feel that the guys who do like me only “want to know what it’s like to sleep with an amazon” and say disrespectful things like that .. I’m just so sick of what I see in the mirror. The physical feeling, no joke, that I get whenever I see myself is like a punch to the stomach. Everyone tells me I’m beautiful, complete strangers come up to me and tell me so, stores want me to model for them .. Why do I feel so hideous and worthless then? I fell for a guy a couple months back, and I know, I just KNOW he’s going to find a short, petite, cute, confident girl who likes him and he’ll forget about me. How do I know this? Because its happened for the last, oh, five guys I’ve liked. I’ve only liked about that many in my life. I just feel so hopeless, and tonight I started getting suicidal thoughts .. I used to be so strong in Christ, now I’ve sunk this low.
laura you are made perfect in God you are blessed when God formed you he didnt make no mistakes when he made you you have a purpose find what makes you happy in life and fight for who you are you need to start finding scripture purtaining to your situation like you ive suffered from these things imagine being tall and fat that was me but i overcame it and i am living the life God has for you the trick of the enemy will make you feel like you arent worthy whne the truth is you are more than that every thing you feel your not you truley are you are beautiful and loved by God so fight he aint done with you yet…………
Laura heres another scripture you said god dont love you cause your a sinner well read this Jeremiah 3:14 “Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:”
Laura, I am also around your age, Almost 20. I am also 6ft tall, and Grew up despising the height i was born with. I was teased all through school, and there were many times I felt like I’d give anything to be short. I began modeling, which where i found great comfort in my height. This was a place and job where people NEEDED my height and It gave me an Advantage. Maybe it is something that you would like to give a try? Its a great feeling to be around many other girls my age that is my same height or even taller! Highschool can be a cruel world.. so many people are judgemental. This may be so because they are trying to figure out who they are. Why would you want to be with people who lashed out against you for something as simple as a height? Height is beautiful! You are Beautiful. God created you in beauty, and blessed you with something not many people have. Everyone is made in Gods Image, which is beautiful. Hold Your head up high and take passion and love for who you are and how tall you are. I promise you will begin to love it
Why wouldnt you love something that made you stand out in a crowd. Be confident in love for God as well as Yourself, Pray 
Hey Laura,
Don’t feel bad…. I am the opposite of you. I am really short and get picked on for being short sometimes. You have to learn how to love and like yourself. There are many times that I use to feel depressed about being short. People would call me a midget or mean names like that. I had to learn how to love myself and be confident in who I am. People thrive off of what you give off. If you show people that you are not confident, that is exactly how they will treat you. If you show people that you asre insecure, they will treat you like an insecure person. Be you and be successful!!!! Be the best tall person that you can be and if there is someone who that does not like it, that is their problem. God does not want any of his people to be depressed or sad. You have to learn how to appreciate what he has given you. Think about the people who are without arms or legs. You are so blessed. Please watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK2_HSSgEOc This will surely make you feel better. This young lady is so confident in herself and she has a major challenge. Be bleseed!!!
God hates sin not the sinner!!! Life’s beautiful and even more when you live for jesus. When you’re walking with God the enemy is going to bring you down . But don’t let him have faith in God he loves you and I don’t know you but I know that you’re beautiful because God made everything perfect and in Gods eyes you’re beautiful. Have faith .
just lost my job again it’s our 1 yr anniversary tomorrow and i know she’ll be very unhappy
Sad – I believe that with God’s favor and grace you will go from sad to glad. I speak the favor, grace, and protection of God Almighty all over you in Jesus Name. I speak and believe for hope, faith, and peace in your home. Read His word, listen for Him, and obey His commands. Look at our confessions toward the bottom of our article list. Speaking God’s word to yourself will build your faith level. God bless you.
Alenxandria you are not alone. I have been diagnosed with depression and it is a terrible feeling.Try and do things to keep your mind off of things. I am really depressed right now. I would like prayers just like you cause I am also feeling down. Mine is different than yours. But it is the same as there is really no reason for me to be depressed right now in my life.May the Lord heal you and deliver you from what you are feeling in your life right now.Hang in there God is always there for us. God bless you and keep you. Help you and comfort you amen.
Thank you for posting this.
I have had some serious life changes in the past 6-8 months. I got married, moved to a new city, found an awesome church, got a new job and things overall are seemingly good!
However, since I moved to the new city last July I have had serious motivation issues. I don’t cook or clean. I do go to work because I have to but I don’t really love what I do. Not only have I not exercised or eaten healthy (both which are fairly common for me), but I have had zero desire to.
When I’m not working all I want to do is sit and read/watch TV or relax. Literally do nothing.
I also have been feeling rejection and insecurity in various relationships.I don’t think people like me and I worry about ridiculous situations. I have struggled with insecurity for awhile but never to this extent.
I have never been diagnosed with or have suffered depression (that I am aware of). I have heard that lack in motivation is a sign but I honestly have no idea.
I am just so confused as to why I am feeling this way all the time when I know I am so blessed and should be so thankful. It literally brings me to tears because I don’t feel that I’m living up to everything I should be. I do feel like a failure.
I guess I’m looking for answers in a God centered way and I would absolutely love some prayers/support.
Thanks!!
Alexandria I am praying for you. Prayer : Jesus come into my heart forgive me for sins. I recieve you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you Jesus for saving me in Jesus name Amen. Ipray for God to renew your mind. I pray God to restore in you His joy. I pray favor and God’s mercy to be all over you. I break the power of the devil over you in Jesus Name. I speak peace not like the world gives you but the joy that only comes from God. I curse the fear in you Jesus Name. Alexandria keep spending time in the word and spend time with God just talk to Him. What I do sometimes I write it on my notebook like a letter to God. Make yourself do it. Read His word and speak His word aloud. Talk to Jesus, and work out your issues and your situation with Him. Then speak out what you get from Jesus. He is so faithful to respond. Do your best to give Him the faith with which to work, and for those areas where you do not have faith. Ask Him to give you faith.The more you read the bible and talk to Jesus. Then when those bad thoughts come replace it and say the bible says…and say the scripture aloud. I carry little cards with me and I just speak them to myself or the person I am praying for. I also worship God through a songs of praise. Kim Walker the band is Jesus Culture the Wow Worship songs you can purchase at Walmart or Music Stores. Alexandria pray to God to find a church and get involve in church activities. There are so many people in need the best way to feel good about yourself is to help others feel good about themselves. I love to help people it makes me feel good. You try it and see you will feel great. Keep spending time in the word and spend time with God. Read His word and speak His word. Keep talking to Jesus, and work out your issues and your situation with Him. You will sense His peace. Tonight before you go to sleep Read Psalm 3 and 4. God bless you Alexandria.
Sing this song Sing My Love by Kim Walker
I invite you to sing with me and Kim. Let’s worship Jesus together. Jesus is worthy!!!Click below…
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Sing with me and Chris Quilala Your Love Never Fails SING Depression be gone in Jesus name. Worship Jesus lift your hands. Jesus makes all things to work together.
click below…
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Listen to the words. Jesus loves you give Him a shout of PRAISE!!! Thank You Jesus
for filling us with your presence. Lord Jesus cover us with your Precious Blood.
We love You Jesus! You are the only way, the real truth and the life.
Simone I am so happy you are ready to commit your life to Jesus. Pray this prayer with me aloud: Father God in the name of Jesus Christ I come to You. I recieve You as my Lord and Savior. Lord Jesus forgive me of all my sins. I surrender my life to You Jesus. I ask You Jesus to create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Lord from this day forward I will seek You. Thank You Lord for saving me. You are my Lord in Jesus name Amen.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill Simone with all joy and peace as she trusts in Him, so
that Simone may overcome with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 18:18
“I tell you the truth Simone whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven,
and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
Amen! To God be the glory.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all
understanding will guard Lorenzo’s heart and mind, in Christ Jesus.When you feel really down put on christian worship songs. One of my favorite songs is by Jesus Culture Band Chris Quilala and Kim walker sings “Your Love Never Fails.” Also, I encourage you get into bible study group get to know christians that are strong followers of Christ. Ask them to lay hands on you, anoit you with oil and pray over you.God bless you Lorenzo. I believe God has a plan and purpose for your life. To God be the glory. Amen!
My name is Simone. I’ve been battling a bit of depression off and on for a few months now. I had my son out of wedlock and have struggled for 7 years trying to get my life back in order. I know the power of God and I am praying that he heal my soul and mind before I have a nervous breakdown. I have been so discouraged and reading these comments have moved me. I think I’m ready to re commit my life to The Lord. I have been living in sin and out of his will, I pray he forgive me and save my mind.
Yes there is hope I am aslo very depressed right now. It is a struggle but keep on fighting and never give up trust in the Lord with everything you have. He will make i to pass. Do not give up. Amen
Can anyone tell me how I go to bible study on wed morn,wed eve,then bible study sun morn,then stay right after for church services only to return sun eve for church services .I beg god to pls come into my life and show me my way . My heart is heavy burdened.I await to die each day.as I can’t get motivated to function as a human being .I think about dying each and every day but don’t want to hurt god by taking my life. I want to divorce my husband ,he is not a spiritual leader ,in fact,I tell him in order to try and salvage this so called relationship,he needs to attend services at least once a week . I know I am forcing him, but hope for a miracle that god will plant a seed and we can turn this around.there has been so much hurt in my life as a child raped at 4 yrs old,beat and hated by my mom,dad died when I was 10.I tried to take a bottle of pills at 10 but was to young to know that taking a whole bottle of vitamins only made me sick.pregnant at the age of 15 because I ran away from home and my moms then boyfriend wanted to touch my breasts when I was 10.she chose him over her kids and I was hated because I was born a girl. I never had a child’s life. Now as I’m older got my ged.became an lpn nurse. Paid for my rn 6 yrs ago. All in that time mom died ,my youngest who was fed LSD at 4 yrs old killed a taxi cab driver when he was 16 served 18 yrs in prison,came out addicted to drugs and alcohol.now was dying .all this happened 6 yrs ago. And husband lost his job and we fought like enemies daily because he would not look for a job. I lost respect for him. Getting back to my rn program I can not even concentrate. 3 yrs ago I committed my self to a psych unit for a week only .as it did nothing for me. I don’t know if I’m bipolar?????? But God I want my life back . And I think its too late as I said i cannot even function now. To put the icing on the cake ,at the nursing home I worked at ,the more I complained the tighter the noose got around my neck.I didn’t fit into the click.so they let me go and told me I could collect unemployment.I have 1 yr to finish the rn if I’m to make it.I need a miracle I have been begging god for mercy and help,I do want to live ,somebody please help me……..God r u there???? Sadly and sincerely your child Dawn ;((
Dawn, I am sorry for the troubles in your life but death is not the answer. I am trying to find God better myself and do not mind helping you as well. please email me at [email protected]. If possible, I am willing to talk to you anytime. I will be praying for you.
Reading some of this scriptures has given me comfort. I’m in a relationship with a man I believe is the one but trials have come and its ripping me apart. God bless you for this post
It sure manke sense yoli on what you said. Amen to that.
Justme no one likes being alone. The Lord tells us in Hebrews 10:25 that we should not forsake the gathering together. This verse talks about the Church as a whole but it also has a practical everyday meaning. Many times loneliness is a result of our choice. We choose not to get involved with programs, events or activities. However, when we choose to get involved; then the opportunity to meet people and build lasting relationships will take place. Loneliness can also be a result of past hurts, fears or hidden experiences that will put a wall between you and someone else. Regardless of the reason, if you turn the loneliness along with your desires to Jesus, He will show you what is going on and will replace the loneliness with joy and purpose.
Can you tell me why some people are destined to go through life lonely?
I am glad I have found this website because it really lifted me up knowing God is there for me and he will be there through the toughest times. I have been feeling depressed for about 6 months now and I hate the feeling! I recently moved in with my boyfriend who is the father of my son, I moved in with him believing things were going to be great and I would finally have a partner to help me grow in Christ. The problem is he made many promises to pray, read the bible with me, and go to church before I moved in with him. I was excited and he really got my hopes up, but now that I am actually living with him it’s not at all what I thought it would be. We never read the bible unless I tell him we only pray together when he feels like it which is hardly ever, and we go to church whenever we can make it on time. I feel really bad and feel like I am being drawn away from God when these are the times I need him most. I have just started getting back into church and I get really discouraged when the people who surround me don’t really care. I want to keep trying but I feel like I am so weak I talk to him all the time about it to the point where I’m in tears, and it never really seems to bother him how much I want us to be close to God he feels like we have all the time in the world, but we never know when our time might come and I don’t want my soul to be lost! I don’t know what to do anymore I feel like I am at my breaking point and I just want to completely give up but my heart is telling me not too! I don’t know who else to turn to for advice because everyone tells me to just keep praying but I feel like I could be going other things to! I don’t know how to explain it but I just ask for prayer for me and him because I want us to have a healthy relationship in Christ because the way things are going with us now I don’t think I can take much more of it! Any advice or scriptures that may be helpful?
Jocelyn – God is definitely there for you. Your depression is probably you working hard to try and not hear your heart screaming that you need to change your situation. You have to think about yourself and your child. Don’t stay miserable. Cry out to God for directions on how to get out of it. At least start going to church and reading your Bible no matter what happens around you. You have control over you, if you accept it and stand up for it. Otherwise, you are giving the control of your life over to someone else. And it appears like that someone is only thinking about them self.
You cannot allow them suck the life out of you, through sin and misery. You can’t count on others at church to do what you need to do. The only person who is going to stand up for you is YOU. God will help you. He is talking to you now. Repent, spend time with Him, and do not beat yourself down. God will not do that. He will help you out every step of the way. There will probably be a few tough things to do but do it with courage and obedience. The end WILL BE WORTH IT. We will pray for you. You will make it. You will feel better. You will have a great life. Your child will grow up strong and happy. You will have peace.
Read, and speak this out of your mouth – Confession – Change Your Life. Speak it over and over, even if you do not feel anything. Speak it especially if you do not feel anything. It will start to change your heart and then life. WE LOVE YOU. YOU WILL MAKE IT.
Yes please keep prayinf for me because htis has been a veery hard time for me now.
I hope this site will help me alleviate my anxiety and depression. I have been severely depressed the last month. I need help from God and from the doctors now. I will read these scriptures.
Lorenzo – It will help you. Depression is the feeling associated with hopelessness. It is usually caused by spiritual darkness. Read the scriptures and other articles. Let the hope and presence of God flow into you. Work to take control of your thinking and do not dwell on negative thoughts.
I speak deliverance to you. I speak hope, and joy, and peace and God’s Grace all over you. I curse oppression and speak freedom to you in Jesus Name.
Glad I found this site as well, My Name is Claudia,I’ve suffered for years with depression. I hate being dependent on medication to be well. I was married before in an abusive relationship, so unhealthy, making me even more ill mentally and physically. I ended up in the hospital a few times from depression. I got out of that marriage and by the grace of God I am now remarried to a wonderful man. Recently I suffered a miscarriage a month ago after finally getting pregnant having tried for so long. Of coarse mother’s risk has said it’s supposed to be safe to take my antidepressant during my pregnancy, however its always in the back of my mind that my child could have died because of the medication.
I chose after the miscarriage to turn to God in the most deepest way I know how, knowing that the enemy the devil will not bring me down, I refuse to go down again. I try to fill my day with music praising His glory and prayer. God is my salvation through all my darkened days. Now we are trying again to get pregnant and I am more than ever determined to get off these damn drugs and yield to God for salvation from depression.
It may be a bumpy ride, but I want to fight asking God to heal and help me overcome, I’m gonna need His strength and prayer more than ever, cause I know how ugly depression can feel. Like death just sitting on my chest, an overwhelming feeling of doom and hopelessness. I will not let the devil win this time, I need to be purified in Gods name.Please pray for me that I may be healthy mentally and emotionally, that if I should bare a child in my womb, that I won’t need to subject it to harmful antidepressants as it’s trying to grow healthily and make it into this world. Thanks everyone
Claudia – When feeling depressed, do the spiritual effort in spite of your feelings and your feelings will turn around. Depression is the feeling of hopelessness. The devil uses it to keep you from going to God in hopeful expectation. Do whatever you can to build your hope up in God. Your hope will soon turn to faith. Keep pushing in; do it just to spite the devil.
Spend time in the word and spend time with God. Read His word and speak His word. Talk to him, and work out your issues and your situation with Him (Isaiah 43:26). Then speak out what you get from Him. He is faithful. Do your best to give Him the faith with which to work, and for those areas where you do not have any faith, fall upon His mercy.
He can give you a peace that covers all the understandings of what can happen in life around you. No situation is hopeless, but faith is hard work. Go for it. You might not see it but God is working in you and in your situation. Salvation is coming. Joy is the emotion of hope and peace is the emotion of faith. Work toward it and expect it.
Philippians 4:6, 7 says: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Keep reading the Word and building your faith. That is what will give you victory in life. Go through our site and see which articles jump out at you, read them. God bless.
All – Creflo Dollar just started preaching an awesome series on over coming depression. The link is here: http://www.creflodollarministries.org/default.aspx. If you scroll down to the broadcast center, you will see it entitled “depression”.
AMEN to that Yoli….thanks a bunch. god bless you
Paul we will continue to pray for you.Stay focus on Jesus and His Word read aloud to yourself. There is great website I use when I am here at home doing chores. It’s Bible.is. You can hear His Word as you read along. Try it…
The Lord himself goes before you Paul and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you Paul. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Jesus is with you. Remember watch what you think and say.As soon as negative thoughts come in. Rebuke them in Jesus name Amen. Pray: Jesus cover me with your precious blood on you daily. Yoli
Jesus Is My Only Answer
My Testimony With Jesus 
Saints I have so many testimonies that I have had with Jesus. Usually my experiences are when I am alone with HIM. My very 1st experience my dad had bought me a car to go to school. That day the weather was very hot. So I stop at a grocery store that had just opened to buy a bottle of water. Well, I accidently locked my car with the keys inside. I said,” Oh no!” I went inside the store. I asked, “Can I use your phone?” He answered,” No, I don’t I haven”t install it yet.” I asked him if he had a hanger so I could open my car. He replide,”Sorry I don’t.” My only solution was to break the window. Then, I stop and cried out to Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! Lord Jesus help me open the car door. I was out there alone. No one to help me.When all of a sudden I looked to the right and there was this old run down truck coming down the street. He parked next to my car. I went up to him and asked him, “Do you have a hanger with you I accidently locked my keys in my car.” He said, ” Yes, I do have a hanger it’s in back of my truck. I went to get the hanger. There were about 300 hangers or more. Then he offered to help me open the door. I was so relieved. I thanked him and went to get him a drink. When I came back. He was gone. As if he vanished he didn’t even go inside the store. I realize God heard my cry and prayer. There are 4 verses that became a reality that day in my life.
JER 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
JER 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
JER 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
JER 29:14 And I will be found of you, saith the LORD.
God bless you all Yoli
Peace!
FaithMechanic and ALL – God Bless you today. I would like to testify that for a long time last night and all this morning I have been soaking in God’s healing Scriptures and my depression is nearly GONE. I wanted to share some scripture with you, and some notes I took:
Pro_12:25
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
Notes:
1-Anxiety, fear, or sadness in a man’s heart can bring down his emotions and bring him into depression. We are to rebuke anxiety, fear, and sadness so that we do not slip into depression.
2-We are to have anxiety over nothing and pray about everything as we cast our cares upon the Lord (Php_4:6, Psa_55:22)
3-A good Word from the Lord (the Bible) or a revelation or conviction in prayer can reverse the effects of depression.
4-A cheerful word from another person will make the heart glad, but a Word from the Lord conquers depression.
REMEMBER if you have been saved unto Christ, you are a BLOOD-bought, BLOOD-washing, BLOOD-backed child of the Most High God. You HAVE spiritual authority over all demonic forces but you NEED to take hold of this power for yourself and use it. You need to believe the Bible as truth that pertains to YOU.
I’ll be checking in on you all. Please do share testimonies.
All – I just wanted to share some encouragement. I’m currently battling a moderate depression. In the past I have battled worse. BATTLE is the key word. I have never been as depressed as I was back in college. It’s 12 years later now. As long as you battle, life will get better. How do you battle? ONLY the Word of God and His saving grace can truly deliver you. This site is packed with great scriptures. There is no sin in taking a pill, but there is a sin in believing the pill is your healer. Pills are just band aids that to some extent may help us to function as we battle. But look to Jesus as the source. And to anyone thinking about suicide DONT. The enemy wants to win your soul to Hell….and eternal Hell is WAY worse than any earthly depression. Don’t be tricked. Reach out for help until you find someone to help you and watch over you. confess that you ARE healed, not WAITING to be healed. Remember the Bible says that we are to confess the things not seen as though they are….so confess that you are healed, until it manifests itself. I’m preaching to myself here too, big time.
Jesus is My Answer – Thank you! I speak God’s grace and power and love and acceptance and hope and joy all over you in Jesus Name. I believe for your encouragement and continued grace and growth in the word of God. The word of God is the only hope that can fully defeat hopelessness. The word of God is the only thing that can produce the faith that can defeat fear and death. Through hope we can have joy, strength, and the motivation to go on. Through faith we can have rest and peace and victory. His power is enough. His power is always enough, no matter what we may see of feel.
God bless you. You are an enormous encouragement. Thanks again. You get it. It is all about God and growth in God through His word.
thanks a bunch Yoli…make the lord bless you. i will your advice and go from there..i will keep on seeking the lord himself and will never stop!..I really hope there is a good plan for me, but only god himself would know. keep me in your prayers for we all are brother and sisters under one father…agan thanks!
Paul fight depression with the Word of God. First, repent for all your sins. 2nd ask Jesus to come into your heart. You make HIm Lord of your life. Third, worship Him thru a song of Praise.When I feel overwhelm by problems I turn on christian music and sing. I love to sing along with Kim Walker and Chris Quilala My favorite song is… Your Love Never Fails. Also, Paul confess the scriptures on Hopelessness .You have living hope with Jesus. He is the way, the truth, and the life. You just keep on declaring scripture and join a Baptist Church and Bible Study and prayer meetings. Hang around with people who love Jesus. Invite people over to your house for a “Jesus Testimony Night.” Paul stay active exercise and walk for 20 minutes. Spend quality time with Jesus in His Word at least 30 minutes in His word in the morning and night and thru out the day keep declaring His Word. You will start feeling better and someday you will hear His voice thats when you will get on fire for Jesus. You will start sharing your faith with people God puts in your path. Jesus is real He is not a ghost but, He is a life giving spirit waiting to fill you with His life.There is so much more I want to share. As you spend time with Jesus ask Him,”Jesus what do you want me to do for you today?” He will show you…wait on the Lord Paul.
The long story short, I’ve been depressed for the past 4-5 months now. just this month that I’ve been feeling a little better. during those months I’ve been having really bad negative thoughts as like to suicide and not having sympathy for others. its gotten to a point where i have anxiety attacks. I’ve been praying more than often and its working. I am a new christian so its really hard at this point. What do u suggest?..I am desperate for help.
Paul – The long story short, I’ve been depressed for the past 4-5 months now. just this month that I’ve been feeling a little better. during those months I’ve been having really bad negative thoughts as like to suicide and not having sympathy for others. its gotten to a point where i have anxiety attacks. I’ve been praying more than often and its working. I am a new christian so its really hard at this point. What do u suggest?..I am desperate for help.
Yes, I’ve known Him for many years.
Jean – See my reply to your other comment.
Jenn…I need to ask you a question. Do you know Jesus as your personal Lord and savior?
I just can’t seem to get over this. I even take prescription sleeping pills. I slept for over an hour tonight, tossed and turned for a while, now I’ve been up for nearly an hour. I just don’t know what to do. My body and mind is worn totally out with getting very little sleep. I’m getting where I can’t function.
Jenn I thank God He bought you to this website. Your pain will turn to joy Jenn there is a solution to your problems. First, pray with me this prayer Father in the name of Jesus I come to You Lord I am lost, ill, problems at work with my boss and my teenager is not doing good in school. Lord Jesus I surrender my life my teenager and all these problems to You. I come to You Jesus your Word says No weapon form against me shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17 Jesus forgive me for my sins wash me with your Precious Blood. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. I will read my bible everyday, pray, worship You through a song of praise and attend church every week. Thank You Lord Jesus for all you are going to do in my life and my family.In Jesus name Amen. I encourage you to get involve in a small group bible study. When you start to seek God you and Him will meet. That day you will never forget it gets better Jenn you will hear His voice. Oh yes His voice is real. Your life will change just like He is still doing in my life I hear God speak to me. There is a joy that comes into you. That’s why His Word says the joy of the Lord is your strength. God bless you on your journey with our Lord Jesus Christ. Here are sermons by TD Jakes you can hear as you make dinner or clean your house or just sit and watch him online. Awesome anointed man of God.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UejX71whNtc&feature=autoplay&list=PL983A299A11EA9627&playnext=2
I can only run the exhausting race and try to give my best for so long without little to hardly any appreciation until this overwhelming numbness has taken over everything I do and feel. My heart is bruised, battered, heavy, sad, and torn. My mind is in a state of turmoil, confusion, and distress. My body is constantly breaking leaving me weary, weak, exhausted, and restless. How long will it take for the complete “package” to collapse? OH LORD! OH LORD! OH LORD! You’ve heard my cry.
I have lost hope in all areas of my life. I am literally falling apart. I am having the most difficult time in my profession with one of my bosses on me about things. I cry at work and cannot take being there any more. I am a single mom of a teenager. My teenager does not want to study and do good in school. I have been ill throughout the year and can’t seem to get over that. I missed several days of work because of it. I can’t seem to get all the bills paid. I really do want to give up. I pray to the Lord sometimes after each breath that it be my last. I’ve never been in this much turmoil and distress.
I am so glad I found this site, it’s so good to know I am not the only one out there who suffers from severe depression. Feb. 20, 2012 I was at my parents with my two young children visiting, when my Dad had a unexpected massive heart attack and died right in front of me. I was so close him. I have been severely depressed ever since, it changed me from being someone who loved life to someone to struggles to get through almost every day. I have been in the psychiatric hospital three times, after becoming suicidal. I am on sleeping and antidepressant meds. I cry at work and have to run and hide in the bathroom until I can compose myself enough to come out. Mornings and afternoons seem to be the worse for some reason. I feel like I’m missing out on life, bc this depression has such a hold and won’t allow me to enjoy it. I am a strong Christian, have been down for prayer many times at church and read and pray every morning before work. Some days are better than others, but I’m just so exhausted trying to keep myself uplifted and able to function. Please pray for peace and healing in my life. I have a wonderful loving husband who has stuck with me through it all, but I don’t want to keep putting my husband and kids through this. I will pray for you all as well.
Elisabeth – I am also so glad you found our site. You are not alone. It was many years ago but my dad died right in front of me. I don’t think that’s what depressed me. I don’t really know what it was, most don’t. Depression doesn’t really make sense. It is of the devil and he is a senseless killer. Don’t let him stop you or kill you. Don’t give him that satisfaction. He is going to go to hell someday for stuff like this.
I believe depression is a spirit that takes advantage of certain situations in one’s life to come into one’s heart like a disease. Invisible but there and once inside it starts to work. And like a disease it will stay until you do something about it. It is a spiritual condition that affects one’s ability to produce and process hope. In short, depression, I believe, is the actual ‘feeling’ of hopelessness.
So, the answer is to stop the illness that kills hope and to replenish all the hope that was lost. The first takes strong prayer and a determined confession. Read some of the articles on my site about faith and prayer. See if one jumps out at you, study it. I have many authors and they are all good. See if you can get someone to pray with you and for you – real prayers, using the Name of Jesus at the end. I myself do pray for your full deliverance from these demonic attacks in Jesus Name. I break the power of the devil over you. I speak the mercy and grace of God and the Blood of Jesus to be all over you and your life. I curse hopelessness and confusion in Jesus Name, and I speak protection over your marriage and family.
Next, find and speak out some of the confessions I have on the site. Here are two good ones – Confession – Walking In Victory and Confession – Change Your Life. You may not ‘feel’ anything at first but don’t stop. Make yourself do it. It is worth it. It will work. Speaking them will rebuild your hope and your heart. Speak them boldly out of your mouth, over and over. Do it for an hour or two. Do it without any feeling. Do it mechanical. Just do it!
I speak hope and love and acceptance all over you. I speak the peace and joy of God back into your heart. Go ahead and hope in God that He will deliver you. You will not be disappointed. He loves you so and He wants to do it. Putting His word inside of you will make it so He can. It all comes by faith, faith in Him, and faith in His word. HIS WORD HAS POWER. SPEAK HIS WORD AND THAT POWER WILL COME TO YOU. The more you do it the more you will see change. We love you and are here for you. You are wonderful and you ARE going to make it and find real long-term happiness again. I made it out and so can you. I still fight it a little once in a great while but nothing big. YOU CAN DO IT. YOU WILL DO IT. YOU WILL BE FREE AND HAPPY AGAIN IN JESUS NAME.