Depression is real, and if you are fighting it 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 all had to deal with it. In the secular world, Sir Winston Churchill used to call 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 Lincoln would not allow himself to carry a knife, for fear that he would hurt himself, or worse. 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. Sometimes depression can be a purely spiritual thing, read this – Depression Is a Spirit – It Must Be Fought with the Word of God.
Depression is the physical and emotional result of hopelessness – the ‘feeling‘ of hopelessness. We live in a world devoid of hope, and depression is the emotional product of that reality. The only thing that will actually change one’s life sufficiently as to destroy the cause, mechanics, and effects of depression is God’s hope and His word of hope. The answer is to get God’s hope back inside of you.
Hope will let you again see the ‘future positive possibility’ of your life. Without seeing it you will have no motivation or strength. The good Word of God, and the good word of others to you, can change the outlook and condition of 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.
God’s hope encourages, motivates, and keeps you on the road to faith, peace, and victory. And if you suffer from deep ongoing depression, get help. And 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. You are not alone. 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
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.
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 a 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?
Comments
I began to have horrible fear in 1982 I went to my Doctor, he sent me to a bad Psychiatric clinic, I went to Christian counselors, Nothing help, In 1983 I went to say goodbye to my family in Mexico because I was sure I will end in a mental hospital. A doctor there prescribed Amithryptilyn and it help me for 26 years, but in 2004 quit working and I began to have anxiety and depression ever since, I have been in a psychiatric clinic, they have prescribed several medicines but nothing has worked. I am reading the Bible praying, trying to memorize verses, read devotionals that I get through e-mail, but nothing seems to help. Now my husband that I should never married has dementia, we are old and in a very bad financial situation. Many people is praying for me, but I am still the same. I try to be positive, but I can’t.
Jacinta pray Father in the name of Jesus I come to You. I surrender my life to You. Please Jesus forgive me from all my sins. I recieve You as my Lord and Savior.
Thank You Jesus for saving me. I know You can heal me if it is your will Lord. I been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long time. Now my husband has Dementia we are so in debt Lord. Show us what to do. Lord I ask You to heal my husband and I. If You do Lord Jesus we will serve You in whatever ministry you want us to serve in.We surrender our finances and these sicknesses to You in Jesus name Amen.
Jacinta speak the scriptures over you and your husband. Have your Pastors pray and anoit you both with oil. You both need to get involve in your church. Also, help someone in need. When you take care of other people God will take care of your needs.
Nothing builds your faith faster than speaking God’s Word to yourself. It is not just mindlessly saying something over and over again – this is the Word of God. It is spirit and it is life!
When you meditate on the Word of God – ponder it, dwell on it, and say it to your self, you are planting it in your heart. You are personalizing the Word of God to you, and you to the Word of God. You are changed and become one with it.
Faith is not blind confidence. Faith is not trying to believe. Faith comes when you know that you know that YOU KNOW something will happen. This surety can only come from someone who knows and holds the future in His hands. Only those who continue in God’s Word come to a place of this kind of knowing. Don’t give up!
Read Proverbs 1:33. This verse clearly shows us that when we listen to God and stand on his word we will live free from the fear of evil. My husband suffered from fear that was driving him to commit suicide. When he stood on God’s word in this verse all his fear was broken and that was 38 years ago. He told God that according to this verse he was going to trust God and simple told the Lord that if he did not protect him and deliver him from the fear he had a right to call God a liar. This may sound hard but God wants us to test his love for us. Jacinta test God’s love for you. Read this verse and stand on the truth of it. God will deliver you and you will be free from fear for the rest of your life. Amen TRUST GOD!!! Whom the SON sets free is free indeed.
Yoli
Hi yoli,ur words also inspired me. I would love to be friends. Are you on Facebook?
Sorry I don’t have Facebook I am involve in several ministries thats where most of my time goes.If you need prayer let me know I wiil lift you in prayer. Can you send me your email? God bless you.
Yoli
Dear beloved brethren everything that happens in our lives has a spirit backing it up or working with it just to destroy our joy and happiness as children of God..but through my many years experience in the ministry of praying and preaching God’s kingdom and also my comprehensive studies of bible knowledge..i have come to realize that for us to be successful in our endeavors we must deal with spirit backing anything we are passing through…in all ramification..we should have this very fact deep down in out heart that nothing is impossible with God…if we can call on him with our whole heart he will surely frustrate the agenda of the devilish ones..against our lives..further more let me say it point blank most times God can allow some condition as to let us know that he has the ultimate power to all any time any day…so my candid advice to us children and ministers of the living God..is that we must trust in God with all our spirit,soul and body..with this total submission..God will arise and fight for us even when we least expect it…we shall never faint in calling on him no matter the report of the natural velocity around us…for he says call upon me in the days of trouble and i will deliver you that you may glorify my name psalm 50:15 God has the divine mandate that was why he says that those who will call upon the name of the lord shall be saved..i pray that all who are passing the period of depression from now may God visit them one by one…may they be delivered from that spirit and move into the level of jubilation for we are in the very month i tagged the month of jubilation…as they are going into jubilation..celebration shall be their portion also…in JESUS name amen!!! less i forget my sister Jacinta am seen God coming to your rescue you shall rejoice soonest…be cheerful says the lord Jesus for i have overcome the world…
Hi Mike,
I do not want to go into details of my own struggles, but to say, the pit is dark and your the only person in it, and it can be a great weight loss program, ( re Melanie, I have lost 8 Kgs ). Everything seems meaningless, and if you have to deal with anger as an uncontrollable emotion, each day becomes fearful to you if you need to step out of your boundaries and be called upon to act, and if you loose it then guilt settles in and off you go on that roller coaster ride, it is exhausting as most of your energy is spent on inward control rather than doing. I am not out of the pit as yet, but I have been reading Ecclesiastes, its life, he calls its as it is, meaningless, Life seems unfair, and you will find throughout his writings he uses this word meaningless a lot, but you have to read to the end, and there is our hope. The invitation is to come to know our creator. This is not religion, we cannot pull ourselves out of the pit, only the Lord can, and he will. To know God we need to come
to the Cross, the story is that mankind decided to choose a meaningless life ( void of knowing our creator ), and fill it with his own purposes, his own moral code of living, our own opinions, which is all meaningless. This is mans lot without Christ. The bible calls this sin. Before sin, we were created in the image of God, we all know and mock the story of Adam and Eve, but we all know how sin entered the human race, it is true, and our meaningless life bares wittness to the fact. However Gods love can never be stopped, he loves his creation and desires his creation to come to him and to know him as he is and to love him and fellowship with him, not because God is lonely, that is why God created us, he is our True Father and if man does not come back to our Creator Father, then our lives are meaningless, and eternity will be void of love for those who refuse the invitation, a life without love is hell, I feel depression gives us a little glimpse of hell.
The gospels tell us of God coming to earth dwelling with man, ‘Jesus” his purpose was to call those who were hearing into his kingdom, come out of darkness and into my light, and when we come to him we see this, Jesus at the cross, our sin, Jesus forgiveness, he takes our sin, our meaningless life, destroys guilt, and gives to our hearts and soul his peace, and we receive the Fathers love and peace, and we are restored back into that fellowship that Adam and Eve lost for us. He does it all. it is Jesus who will lift you out of the pit. You may ask me why am I then suffering with depression, When we come to know the Lord we also know that the devil is not a myth, and he hates the Gospel to be preached, he is out to attack all those who bare Christs name, and when times are tough he is there ready to take a weakling down, which I am, but Praise God for his word as written above, all are testing times and growing times because he loves us. Actually if Christians were not facing trials then its time to question that fact. But its only in Gods loving protective arms can we go through depression and feel secure knowing God will restore us in his time. Hope this encourages anyone out there.
As a christian who has experienced depression for most of my life reading this blog is both a source of encouragement and challenge to me. Reading the various comments that have followed also demonstrate how many of the signs and symptoms of depression overwhelm us all in deep, profound and diverse ways. All I can say is keep talking to God even if reading the bible does not provide immediate relief and/or is difficult at times. God understands and listens even if fellow Christians and others don’t.
Tom I to have experience depression I am here to tell get into Jesus Presence sing a song of Praise worship Jesus. I mean sing aloud this depression does not come from Jesus. It is a demon that needs to be cast out. Have your Pastors pray and anoite 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. Scripture tells us if you refresh someones soul God will refresh your soul. If you still have this depression than go see a doctor. God bless you. It’s only a season you will start to feel better. Delare the scriptures aloud to yourself His Word is a Promise to you. Worship Jesus through a song of Praise. God loves His children to worship and spend time with Him. God right now is searching for people that are truly Worshippers truly seek Him and want to be in His Presence.
Jesus loves you Tom.
Yoli
Mike,
In First Kings 19:4 to 5 We see that Elijah saying “But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying “It is enought; now, O Lord take away my life, for I am no better that my fathers and he lay down and slep under a broom tree.
Many times life hands us situations that we tend to:
1. Run away from the situation. Elijah went a day’s journey to get away from Jezebel threat. However, running away never solves anything.
2. We sit down and do nothing. Elijah sat down under a broom tree. In other words, he was so depressed that he could not move so he just sat down. A lot of time we might find ourselves in situation that we just can not do anything so we don’t. But will this solve anything?
3. Elijah, one of the most powerful men that has ever walked on the earth said “God I want to die,” it is enough. Sound just like us. When the pressures of life get hard, we also have the say feeling. But will this solve anything? No, it only brings greater pain.
So what is the solution. Where do we find real help when our mind is racing around and around with so many thoughts that we can not stop one thought. Where do we find peace from the problems of life. Where can we find the assurance and hope that everything will be OK.
I can say that my life, like yours, has been filled with trials and lots of time I felt like Elijah. But God! Those two words have the abiltiy to change everything. But God’s love, grace, peace and assuarance will change everything in your life. When you are willing to listen to God’s small voice you will hear him say “All Things work together for good to those who are called according to His purpose” You might not see it in the next 5 minutes or days, but be assured that God love’s you and is trying to show you that he will take care of you if you are willing to seek him, get into His presence and obey him.
In the name of Jesus all fear, depression, pain and anxiety be gone. Father I pray that Jesus will meet the needs of Mike and all who read this post. May your soft voice fill them, lead them, and protect them from the lies of satan. Father show them how much you love them.
Bob
I dont even know why I am looking here, I am not religious, a sign of my desperation perhaps. I feel like I am falling apart on the inside. So unhappy, feelings of hopelessness all the joy has packed its bags and left me. I just do not seem to be able to lift myself.
I have been married 20 years and love my wife but I am slipping deeper and deeper to the point where I just dont want to live any more. Its a drudge, a grind and nothing positive ever seems to happen to me.
I was on anti depressants a year ago, what a waste of time they were, they did nothing apart from disturb my sleep more.
I hate my job, it involves lots of travelling and stopping away from home, I have tried to explain how unhappy this makes me to my family but my wife says that we have no choice (financially) but to carry on. I have two children (teenage) who just do what teens do and seem to have no empathy with how I am feeling, its just take, take, take.
Our families are awful, they do nothing to assist us, but demand our time.
Is this what life should be? Is this whats in store for the next 30 years?
Please, someone, anyone, tell me, Is it me?
I too am where you are. I just feel so unhappy. I just can’t seem to be happy in anything I do. My job is really pulling me down, I have a very negative boss, however, where isn’t that the case most of the time. I did see one sentence that may really help me and that is I believe I need to help others. I need to get involved. When my daughter was growing up I was always involved in teaching sunday school and awana and now I don’t do anything. My job is very stressful and then I have my Mom that is getting older and that worries me. I don’t know I just can’t seem to shake this feeling. I have had the opposite of you and have gained weight. You are in my prayers. Please pray for me as well.
I’m glad I found this site. I have battled depression once before and made it through. But I find myself going through it again and I’m not sure what triggered it. I have negative thoughts about my marriage when in reality my marriage is wonderful. We have been married for 10 years and have a wonderful life together. I do not want to leave my husband or the wonderful life we have built together, but negative thoughts overwhelm me. I started on medication a little over a week ago and I know it takes time. I have also been reading the Bible and praying but the thoughts are all consuming. please pray for me that I will get through this soon. It causes so much pain. I can’t eat and I have lost so much weight in just one week. Please keep me in your prayers.
Please pray for Barry M. He’s been battling the enemy’s attacks for 18 months. Family is strained, he’s losing the fight with depression and his faith is starting to crack. He’s a good man but is struggling mightily. Can’t get out of bed, doctors medication trial and error approach just seems to make it worse. Please pray.
Father, I lift up to you this hurting man Barry who is suffering from depression. Lord,
Your love is true and everlasting. Your attention is directed to Barry’s pain and you know he is suffering.Your compassion is changing things in Barry’s life as prayer is being lifted up to you Lord. Your Word promises us that we are safe in your Mighty Powerful Hand. By faith we know that you are protecting Barry. Teach him, Lord, how to receive your good gifts. Remind Barry Lord to open his Bible and read all your Promises you have for him. Direct him toward the passages in your Word that will encourage and motivate him. Give him strength to press through this difficult time and may it come to rest beside the still waters of your peaceful presence Lord, teach Barry how to pick up the shield of faith to defend himself against the fiery darts of hopelessness and depression. Thank you, Father, that you are moving on his behalf. Thank you that you are giving him revelations that will lift him out of the reach of depression. Thank you, that you are bringing Barry hope and encouragement. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
I am so exhausted from depression and anxiety which I have been struggling wih for years now. I made a mistake in my life and cheated on my significant other and he has been able to forgive and move on but I can’t seem tto get my life back together. i cant take care of my home, our children, our life, myself, cook… work NOTHING. I feel like I have lot all emotional feeling… i feel nothing… i am irratated by everything…. i have completed ruined my connection and relationship with my husband as well. I am sorry for what i did and i want to move on. my life is a good one but i cant seem to enjoy it because i am caught up in negative thinking about EVERYTHING. i am lonely, i have asked GOD for help but i am losing faith because nothing has changed. i wish he could make it clear to me how to deal with this..does he need me to let go and take the step? should i sit back and wait it out? Do i need to do something ? im tired and bored with this .
Monica cast your cares on God for He cares for you. Declare aloud the WORD of GOD over you and you family. Trust GOD! Father in Jesus name any curse or evil word spoken to me or my family is broken right now in Jesus name. In Jesus blood we are protected I thank you for giving me a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You. I thank you for opening my eyes of my understanding, that I might know the hope and plan of Your calling in my life, the riches of Your glory of Your inheritance in the saints, and the exceeding greatness of Your power to me who believes. [Eph 1:18-19]For this reason, I bow my knees before YOU Father from Whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. I pray that according to the riches of Your glory I might be strengthened with power through Your Spirit in my inner man. I pray that Christ may dwell in my heart and in my family through faith. And that being rooted and grounded in love I may be able to comprehend with all the saints, the breadth, length, depth, and height of the love of Christ. And I will know by experience the love that surpasses all understanding, that I may be filled with all the very fullness of God. [Eph 3:16-19] Father, I pray that I would be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, and that I would walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. That I would be strengthened with all might, according to Your glorious power, unto all patience and long suffering, with joyfulness. Col 1:9-11 Praise the Lord. To God be all the Glory. I put my trust in you Father God. Amen
Feeling emotionally numb… Did some research and found this.. Please pray for my healing. I’m lost
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you, God loves you more than you know, you are his loved child. Open your heart and let him in, he who sows in tears will reap with joy. Cry out to
Him, he knows what you feel.
Please any one pray for me I have a lot of faith on God but my life is too much for me Im 21 years old and I hate my life at times my self I just want God to save me or to come get me already depression hurts alot I dont know who I am anymore all I want is to be happy In peace Ive been suffering for years and Im scared for my life dont get any better Im a nice girl that always help others but cant help my self please please pray for me please Im lost .
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
Sheila,
My heart goes out to you BC I , myself have been right where you are. I was told then that God sometimes puts us through things like this to bring us closer to him. I will pray that He will be by your side and that the peace you are seeking will soon overcome you and that you know everything will be ok. I would love to share my story with you. I didn’t know how I was going to through what was happening to me. Thank God I did. He got me through and will get you through it too. You aren’t alone. You have God and a new friend.
I’m having a rough time as well these days and am seeking God’s help, yet again, and prayers along the way. I’m tired of the depression. And want more joy!
Tanya
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
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 🙂
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.