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
Shortly, after the death of my brother I was diagnoised Bipolar Depression. I can attest that this is a tough journey of emotional turmoil. It’s like being on spiritual warfare-one minute you believe in God’s healing over your life and then next thing you know, your mind, heart and emotions are being attacked. I’m literally sitting on the edge of quitting. there’s almost no more hope left for me. But I have to break the generational curse in my family of being defeated my the evil thoughts that seep in my mind. I’m praying for healing over my life even when I don’t feel God near.Last year, I made 2 suicidal attempts, and I also se to cut myself-that was a dark place where I felt alone….I’m NOT too far from the dark place again. HELLLPPPPPPP!!!!
my heart and faith looks up to the savior divine
Hi everyone,
I’ve been battling depression and anxiety for awhile I want to say 7 years plus and now being freshman in college I feel so lost and confused. I worry daily about who is truly there for me and who is just playing with me. A lot of people take me for granted and I have no clue how to respond to that. I’ve wanted to run away for so long, and I’ve always had this feeling that no one really cares about me. Everything guy I’ve dated has someway messed me over and even with my family I feel out of place. My friends I don’t think I can talk to about this because I have no clue if they would understand. I try keeping close with God,but I fall short. I used to always read my bible day and nigh and pray day and night. Now its like pulling teeth. I really don’t know what to do anymore.
Victoria,
It’s also important to recognize the symptoms of depression and to be steadfast in counter acting those symptoms. I learned that I have an intolerance to any gluten and therefore am on a strict gluten free diet. It helps to relieve feelings of depression as there has been links with wheat and depression. Getting plenty of sunshine and exercise is also crucial. Exercise is a natural serotonin booster. Get those endorphins up! And be open and talk to your pastor, close friend or seek the help of a counselor at your school. That is typically offered for free! Do not struggle alone. Many factors can trigger your depression so be well educated on those factors. Once you know what you are dealing with you can be better prepared to fight the battle. Go to your local library for books on depression. Keep yourself busy and preoccupied. Do not allow yourself to sit at home alone sleeping all day. Do not allow yourself to believe the lies that float around in your head. Remember that you are precious and that God has a plan for your life. Whatever you do, DO NOT GIVE UP!
There is scientific proof that depressed people’s brains act / behave differently . Some may not call it a disease but others may agree that depression is a very serious thing not merely A FEELING!!!!! Sorry Gail, but I have also struggled with depression since I was young and am in my thirties now. It was not until I became educated about the subject of depression that I was able to properly manage my depression. Depression is not to be taken lightly. I remember people telling me to pray more, read my bible more. I wish someone had pulled me outside and taken me for a jog instead. Medicine does help, VICTORIA if you need medicine even if only for a short while don’t hesitate to seek a professional. You are not crazy or weak. A diabetic needs their insulin. In the winter because there are not enough hours of sunlight where I live I often struggle with seasonal depression. Some times exercise, vitamins ,prayer are not enough and I need medicine to help me get through the winter months. This is your life! You have to be Proactive and find the way that works for you. Don’t be silent or remain alone or in the dark about your depression. Depression is not just based on emotions. It’s not about having a bad day , or being sad or even anxiety ridden. It’s about struggling to find that inner peace and not being plagued by the overwhelming , physically and mentally draining aspect of depression. Victoria , you can overcome. God is your helper! You are not alone. Millions of people struggle with depression/anxiety. They go hand in hand. The more educated you become about depression , the easier it will become for you to fight it. Did you know that people who struggle with depression also have stomach illnesses, backaches, dermatitis? Depression can cause physical illness!!!! Please don’t think depression is merely a sad feeling that you can erase. It is not a feeling. It’s an illness that needs to be treated. And you can do this naturally too. At any natural food store you can find a supplement called 5HTP. That helps boosts serotonin levels. Eating the right foods and drinking plenty of water. Being active, taking up a new sport or joining the gym. All of these things can help manage your depression if you are opposed to taken prescription drugs. Be well Victoria!
Hi everybody! I have been suffering from anxiety and depression for awhile now. My husband of 8 yrs left me abt 3 1/2 months ago. Absolutely broke my heart! We had been having problems due to his constant lying(which was giving me trust issues) verbal and mental abuse, and his drinking. But I still want my marriage and have begged him to come back home since he has left but he refuses and also refuses to give me a straight answer on whether or not he wants a divorce. Everyone tells me to let it go that i deserve better and in my head i know its true but my heart wont let go. I pray and pray but i still have no clue what to do.we have a 5 yr old and I know she is dying for her daddy to come home and i want to keep my marriage vows but after all thr praying for my marriage to be restored,for God to give me direction, i still feel lost and hopeless and my self esteem is so low. I just need a sign. Do i keep waiting and honor my wedding vows or should I quit being so stubborn and let it go? Just please say a prayer for me. God bless you all!
Dear Brittany,
I don’t have the knowledge and background to give you the most thorough response as some of the others who are on, or host, this site do. But I feel compelled to respond because I empathize with your plight and truly feel your pain in these challenging circumstances you are faced with. I just want to share with you that you are not alone in facing what your facing. I wrote into this site about 1 1/2 months ago about a similar situation I was experiencing and I want to tell you that things can, and do, get better day by day.
The following Bible verse has helped me acknowledge that my dilemma was not unique, that God has led others through it, and will lead you and I through it: 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”
Left to our own devices, we are often weak and unable to even forsee a possible resolution to difficult emotions, but even though “my flesh and my heart may fail… God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” He has been guiding me through my personal 40 days in the wilderness but I know there is a deeper meaning in his, a greater purpose.I don’t know God’s plans for you and your husband, but I believe He has one and that you can demonstrate to your daughter the strength of your faith and how reliance upon God trumps all earthly matters.
I have already prayed for you and your family and I wish you the best and encourage you to dig into the Bible and rely on God to guide you through this. He is delivering me and I believe He will do the same for you.
God Bless.
Marty,
Thank you so much for your response. Your kind words brought tears to my eyes. This by far has been the most challenging trial I have been through in my 27 years of existence. To love someone unconditionally with all their flaws for 8 years and for them to just be able to walk away is uncomprehendable. I not only made a promise to my husband but also to God. I promisedGod I would love, honor and cherish one of his children til the day I die. In good times and bad and the thought of breaking that scares me. But after 3 1/2 months and my husband still cant tell me what he wants. Im afraid its going to come down to me having to make the choice bc I cant continue living with this uncertainty. I continue to pray for Gods guidance, but I still dont know what to do. Marty, I will also to continue to pray for you. Thank you, again.
Brittany,
Many people have suggested to me that my significant other leaving me is an opportunity, or perhaps even God’s way, of getting me to rely on Him for my comfort and strength as opposed to other people, regardless of who they are.
Unfortunately, because they are human, even those who we have loved and have loved us, are limited in their capacity for unconditional love. That is not true of God. He loves you and I no matter what. He understands us no matter what. He comforts us no matter what. ” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you…And the God of all grace…after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” (1 Peter 5:6-10)
I sometimes wish, in my case, that I could have found a less emotionally trying way to turn my ultimate reliance and strength back on God. But, truth be told, I allowed my partner to become my Higher Power. I looked to them primarily for my comfort and support and strength and I personally believe that God didn’t care for me making a false idol of her and He decided that He was not going to let that stand because in the long run it would not serve me well. That may have absolutely nothing to do with your situation, but it was a definite factor in mine.
Keep praying to God for insight and direction and He will guide you and your family in the way that is best for all of you. God makes all things work together for our good. Marty
Marty,
Wow! Its incredible how similiar our situations are. I, aswell, had made my husband my higher power. The God of my life. I completely relied on him in EVERY aspect of my life. I know this trial was for me to come back to the place where God is number one in my life.So nice to know that I am not alone.
Brittany,
Was just thinking of you and hoping that you’re doing a little better every day. One other thing I’ve been doing is listening to a lot of worship/praise music. Many contemporary songs’ lyrics just seem to see right into my soul. Some of them that have really hit home with me personally are Casting Crowns “Praise You in This Storm”, Mercy Me’s “The Hurt and The Healer”, and Mandisa’s “Overcomer”.
Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God’s world by mistake. I do not, and cannot, understand His ways but I know His mercy and grace will bring us both to good ends once we’re on the other side of these events.
God bless you.
Hi everyone,
My mother sent me the link to this site, and as I read it is nice to see that there are still good people in the world. Every one is so kind.
Anyway, what brings me here is that I am extremely, severely depressed! I have depressed since I was so young. I have been through all types of abuse,neglect, have very negative thoughts about myself. In 2011 I married at 22 right before joining the army. I was pressured into getting married and even though I didn’t want to I did anyway, because something about me, I do EVERYTHING everyone else wants me to do,instead of what I want to do. I guess you can say I am a people pleaser especially when it comes to family. Anyway, today I am still married because I tried so hard to make it work over the past few years. Through these years my husband has hurt me badly, betrayed me, and lied to me non stop. Recently it seems that he has changed but in my heart it is too late, I have been pushed away and I do not love him anymore. I’m 1500 miles away from home and have no money ,just a high school education and am no longer in the army. And of course my family is against me leaving,and try to make me feel like a bad person for feeling the way I do. but I am so unhappy here. I’m seeing a therapist but it is not helping. I just want out.
I could really use a lot of prayer please. I somehow someway need to find strength within myself and figure out what to do,to finally get my happiness back,which I have not felt in such a very long time.
Sarah – My oldest daughter is a Sarah and she just got out of the Army. We love you and will pray for you. You will make it. You are not alone. Read some of the articles on this site and let God’s hope seep back into your heart. Let Him give you the courage to stand up.
But be sure to get the unforgiveness out of your heart. Forgive your husband for all that he has done, and your family for their involvement. Forgiveness does not necessarily mean going back to him or trusting him. If just means that your heart is clean toward them, and you wish them no ill. Rebuilding trust takes time, and that is their responsibility. You get free by forgiving. They get free by repenting. Then you go from there.
Forgiveness is huge with God. Unforgiveness will cut you off from the wonderful helping grace of God. The hurt runs deep and only the Spirit of God can get down deep enough to flush it out. It will not be easy. You will not want to do it. Seek God and ask Him to help you. He will.
Depression sometimes is a spirit that attaches to you. We have a recent article on that. I am believing that you will be set free, and that God will speak to your heart, renew your hope, and give you peace in Jesus Name.
Talk to Him about the future and don’t go over the past again – He knows all that. We love you. You are not alone. God loves you and He will help you.
my name is Tiffany, ive been struggling with depression/anxiety/ heart break, low self esteem. I feel so lost..Ive just want God to heal me so bad, I don’t like being this way, I have terrible social anxiety, I hate living in fear knowing that I was never like this, I feel all this happening to me because of my past. does anyone know what I can do, scriptures for healing, I try reading the bible but end up falling asleep and I pray, I feel like a ant in the middle of time square when I try to read the bible, where do I start. why does God seem so away, sometimes I feel like he is mad with me..
My sister keeps telling me she hates god and she wants to burn the bible because so many bad things have happened to my family and I keep telling her god has a plan but it makes her anger and I’m scared. I tell her to believe in god it will be ok but it makes it worse I feel she is bring the devil closer to her and I don’t know what to do anymore I can’t have anything else happen bad to my family
Stacy first I want to encourage you to start to attend a Bible believing church. While you are there talk to the Pastor and share with him about your family situation. Also, attend a bible study group. God bless you. Father God I ask you to be with Stacy and her family. Father I ask you to show this family that You are a Mighty God. You can solve any problem this family is going through. Father in Jesus name cover them with your blood and guide them into your Presence. in Jesus name Amen.
Psalms 9:9 – The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Yoli
This is s great and relaxing. My name is Radica. Thank you very very much
I have many problems with fear and depression. I need a prayer every night. I need something to make me feel better. My bf is my life and I’m so afraid to lose him. But lies make him hate me. I don’t mean to. I’m just so afraid. I need help. I don’t know what to do.
Thank you.
I am needing many prayers lately. My name is Heather, 3 months ago my husband and I got a divorce. We have a 4 year old daughter together. Almost immediately after our divorce we decided it wasn’t the right decision and decided to try again. Then to my surprise, after moving back in and getting settled again he decided he didn’t want to try anymore. All of this has caused me to loose my job, I don’t have very much family, and my close friends all live far away. He wants to to move back out of he house, and to move away from where we are. But he doesn’t want me to take my daughter with me. She is my life. I don’t have much besides her and I am so afraid he will hire a lawyer (which I cannot afford) and try to keep her here. I am a great mother, but it hurts me that all she sees me do is cry. I’m scared to think of what would happen to myself if I didn’t have her. I know god has a great plan for all of us. I am just confused why things are getting worse for me. He yells and tells me horrible things constantly (my ex) and I pray for him daily for god to open up his heart and see what he is doing to me and our daughter. But nothing seems to work. Please pray for me, for us. All I want is to be with my little angel.
Heather – You are not alone. We will pray for you and you will make it in Jesus Name! Look at some of our other replies and read the scriptures mentioned in them. Keep putting the word in your heart and don’t lose hope. God is a way when there is no visible way.
Do not let the devil intimidate you through your husband, or through fear. Speak the word to your heart and speak the word out in boldness. Stand up for yourself and your daughter in God’s power and grace. Walk the floor speaking the work of God. Who cares if he can hear you. Stand up and be courageous. God has your back.
I speak the grace, protection, and mercy of God all over you in Jesus Name!! I speak healing to your heart and peace to your soul. I also speak God’s wisdom over you. You will know exactly what to do. You will hear His voice and obey it to victory. You will have sufficient finances to do what you need to do. You will not be stolen from in Jesus Name. We love you. God loves you. You will make it.
This is domestic violence and it is a crime. There are law books family ones to help you case law is important. Courts do not allow men to use domestic violence to force a woman out of her home and as he is trying to use it to gain custody tat us bad to did he work his way back does the old agreement still stand. inform yourself there is a web page and there is false allegations support organization. A gentle answer turns away wrath. Don’t say you have no support if you go to toddler groups etc. He should kexve DL thought the help booklets say not to tell a victim what to do. Innocent as doves wide as serpents. Do not let him see this text.it is not Gods will that you are at the receiving end of violence it is not your fault I hope he humbles himself. Any one who is supporting you should not talk to your ex.keep praying the violent party should leave.
i have been going through on and off depression now 4 years each year at the same time between the months of September and onwards even now am going thru another episode but i feel overwhelmed that i want to end my life am so ashamed that i cant help myself or for feeling the way i am , am on medication but i feel i cant take no more
Someone please remember me in their prayer I’m going through so much right now. My lights and water is currently off. I’m to the point were my 14 and 16 year old daughters are staying with my cousin bc I don’t want them living this way. This trailer is cold and I have no one to rely on family want help but still I say to god be the glory. Btw my name is Ms.Ellison.
Sheree – We will pray for you. God will see a way for you in this. Get excited!!
I have faith. I’m not depressed. I just need a prayer and have yet to find one
Steven – I pray for the peace and protection of God over you and your family. I pray that the wisdom of God guides you through the whole situation. I believe that He will empower you greatly from the inside with strength and peace and faith and authority. You will walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God – in Jesus Name!!
Find some strong spirit-filled Christian people and get a hold of God and don’t let go till you have it. You will make it and your daughter will make it. She will be OK. I know, my little one when through this and is now 23 and doing fine. God is a way when there is no way.
Get God’s hope back in your heart. Confess the scriptures and talk honestly to God. Then listen to Him. God bless
Thank you very much for your prayers. I will reconnect with faith and God as I told Gail. Things will be okay as long as I have The Lord in my heart. My parents are very religious people and have been telling me to pray, pray, and pray. You and Gail made my life a lot better this morning and I start my new job today. God bless everyone today.
My name is Steven and have a 16 month old daughter Amora Julieta. Me and her mother broke up in June and I believe. I believe that all he pain she is putting me through and better yet not letting Amora see me is just tearing at my soul and killing me and my family slowly. My father is very ill and has lost a lot of weight due to his health condition. My mother has broken down in tears several times already. This woman is breaking my family, yet continues happy with her personal life. My daughter is being neglected. What can I do? What prayer is for me? My family? My precious angel Amora that cries “papa”? At such a young age? Why is this woman and her help trying to destroy my life? We were together 2.5 years and never felt love until Amora was born. Life has been rough but my little angel shall not worry.
Thank you Gail for the presence of hope and faith. It really made my morning to know that people do care for my situation and want things to get better. I pray for you and anything you may need to improve life. I need to reconnect with God myself
My name is Marty and I could use everyone’s prayers and God’s love and guidance in all parts of my life. I’m 46 years old and I’ve struggled with drug addiction and alcoholism for 23 years. Recently relapsed which cost me a 3 year relationship which was the most loving one I’ve ever had in my life. Saw her at church today with her new beau and have been emotionally floored all day. Feeling paralyzed and hopeless. Many of these scriptures helped but my mind is constantly fighting to overcome God’s words. Help. Please.
FaithMechanic – I was skeptical even checking out this link my sister sent me, let alone posting a comment into the ether-world, but I am so thankful for your words of support and encouragement. The line, “God’s mercy and grace is sufficient to restore you and give you a good end” was especially helpful for whatever reason. I’m glad I decided to subscribe and strengthen my faith even further with the help of this web-site. God bless you all.
Marty – The truth in that line spoke hope to your heart. Hope is like a seed. Plant it, water it, and protect it and it will grow and change things. The confessions I mentioned, say them over and over. You won’t feel anything, but then a farmer doesn’t plant because of feelings. He plants because he wants a harvest. Feelings will come and the harvest will come. The Bible says that the “Sower sows the word” (Mark 4:14). Let the Word get down deep in your unconscious and it will change you.
I’m a 21 year old single mother. I came back to Christianity about 6 months ago. I have an amazing loving church family. I have been depressed the whole past week though. Severely depressed. All I want to do is sleep. I don’t want to eat. I jUst don’t have any family to support anything I do. If I want to pick up the phone and jUst tell someone about my day there is no one. I am barely making it financially. My blood family is not involved. I find myself longing for a husband. The man from church I’m interested in doesn’t even notice me. He is a strong christian and very humble. I am so lonely. That is causing my depression. I Just don’t know what to do, feel or think. …
Please lift me and my family in pray. I losted my job and both parents took ill and bills are backed up. My father passed and I hurting from thr inability to see and touch him. I know he is in a better place. I need a job to save my home its been hard going through all the leaps the bank take you through. Im praying fir continue health and strength but need clarity as to what GOD is showing me. Need favor and doors of opportunity to open.
Denine I believe God will help you in this season you are going through. Speak the scriptures over life and your family. God’s Word is true. He will supply your needs stay positive and speak His Word. 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. Get involve in the church and bible study. Talk to the pastors and have them pray with you. They are there to help you. Don’t be alone stay connected with Christians in Jesus name.
Yoli
I am so grateful that I have found this website. I believe that I am depressed, and am overwhelmed with feelings of low worth, self hate, fear, anxiety, inability to appreciate all that God has done for me and unable to get over a relationship which ended last year and which has increased my feelings of rejection. I feel so worthless, hopeless and lost. I believe that God lives but just feel so far removed. Please pray for me because at the moment all I see around me is darkness. Mary
Mary don’t despair God is with you He never leaves us. We are the ones that sometimes get distracted and leave Him. Try to read the bible in the morning and throughout the day start with the book of John. Then worship Him through a song of Praise. Jesus knows you are hurting pray and be honest when you talk to Him. When you feel lonely sing a Christian song. Also, get together with Christians and fellowship and pray together with them. Don’t be alone that’s when the enemy comes and messes with your mind. Father in Jesus name I pray you will fill Mary with joy and happiness. Father bring strong saints along Mary’s side to build her up. So she can enter in your presence where she will experience joy and peace. Father I ask you to send your angels around her. Father in Jesus name cover her with your blood. In your Precious Name Jesus we pray Amen.
Mary the scriptures on this site are available to you. Say them everyday God bless you!!
Yoli 🙂
Job interviews and no door was open, so I decided to start a small business, spent most of my savings in renting an office space and putting other necessary things together, it just seems like all is a waste, what do I do?
Business just keep loosing potential customers,
It’s weighing heavy on me. Pray for me. I need Gods direction, I need counsel.
Thank you
Anu pray this prayer with me. Father in the name of Jesus I come to You. Lord I surrender my life to You. Lord forgive me for my sins. Jesus I ask you to cleanse me with your precious blood.I receive You as my Lord and Savior. I feel overwhelm by not finding a job. Now this business I started I am losing customers. Father God show me what to do. Lead me and guide me Lord. Your word says in James 1:5 to ask God for wisdom I need wisdom Lord. Show me Father God what You want me to do in Jesus name. Amen!
Father God I pray Acts 2:47 over Anu. Father God your word tells Anu in Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the plans I have for Anu,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then Anu will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart Anu. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord,” Amen!
Anu speak and meditate on Favor, Prosperity and Finances, and Worry Scriptures as stated on this site. Read them a loud to yourself. Try to get up an hour before you get to work and spend time praying and reading the scriptures. Also, this is very important be very careful what comes out of your mouth. Whatever you say you will give birth to that very word. When you get up in the morning say thank you Jesus for this is day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. Today my business will excel and prosper. Something good is going to happen to me today. I am blessed with God’s favor. I believe Jesus will guide me all day long. Jesus will bring me customers and my business will excel in Jesus name.
Anu start going to church and tithe ( give offering to the church), bible study, study the word of God. In your home and business setting turn on the radio to christian music. You want God’s blessings live righteously and when you sin. Just pray Jesus forgive me for… God hears the prayers of the righteous.
God bless you!!! I will keep praying for you Anu. Remember you hear three voices you hear yourself, the devil and yourself. The question is which one are you going to obey?
In His Presence,
Yoli
Anu …Correction on the last sentences you hear yourself, the devil and Jesus.
Remember you hear three voices you hear yourself, the devil and Jesus. The question is which one are you going to obey?
In His Presence,
Yoli
Thank you very much Yoli… Thank you for the prayer points. I will continue to do it
I really need prayers I just got out of jail trying to change my life. I’m trying to get this apartment. not making much money on my job I don’t want to turn back to the streets somebody pray for me plz.
Joseph – I am and will be praying for you. God is so pleased with you. I am believing for the favor and grace of God to be all over you in Jesus Name. Speak this over yourself as much as you can. It is the word of God and is a prayer that Paul would pray over his people – Confession – Change Your Life. We love you and God sure loves you. God bless you, Rex
Hello people,
I am Aanu, I am at the midpoint of my life where confusion and depression have set in.
Here is my story
In Jan 2013, I moved back home after spending 4 years abroad, I did not have the best of life, however God has being faithful and I was able to survive, I had a job that paid the bills.
Back home, I applied for jobs, went for numerous
Kim – I will send a longer reply later but I wanted you to know that we will pray for you and your son. I am believing for the wisdom of God to fill you with exactly what to do. And that your son will be open and willing to act in obedience to the direction from the Lord. He will receive freedom in Jesus Name. We love you.
Hello Miranda, I know how you feel. I have been in that kind of relationship in my past. It really makes you sad at times. Truly, fornication is a sin that separates us from God- but you know what, he loves us sooooo much, if u ask him to wash you clean – then he will. Spend more time in his word, get to know him more and you would realize that once you’ve experienced his love- you won’t feel the need to depend on anyone ones love here on earth. You are his cherished child and you are blessed 🙂
Sheila,
My sister is named Sheila! Thanks for your thoughtful comment! I was trained in Occupational Therapy! I’ve been learning more and more about the “medical model” and “chemical imbalance theories” which have furthered something called “medicalization” which encapsulates a modern paradigm to treat human suffering medically using chemicals. My brother is dead as a result of this paradigm of thinking, and I was almost killed in a similar fashion. Statistics say that 100,000 per year die from prescription medications and Americas price tag for psychotropics is more than the gross national product of 2/3rds of the worlds countries combined! This is according to investigative journalist Robert Whitaker who calls our excessive drug use, “chemical warfare on humans!” After my brother’s death and my own dangerous episode with psychiatry I joined an activist community in Oregon and we’ve studied the writings of activist psychiatrists like Thomas Szaz, Peter Breggin and others who continue to state that the chemical imbalance theories are false, but they are great ways to sell drugs. There are also disastrous side effects and discontinuation syndromes that create mania and psychosis from psychotropics. Many folks will never be able to get off of these drugs because the discontinuation syndromes or brain zaps are too horrific, but medical authorities continue to “lie” (or are ignorant) about their addictive effects. They learn about these drugs from pharmaceutical sales people.
This is an extremely controversial topic! People feel very impassioned about these issues!
The leader of “Mind Freedom” “David Oaks” has said that “treatment” for so called “mental illnesses” has been a way for Americans to ignore the very corrosive social problems of Americas inequitable capitalist economic system. Psychiatry serves the elites! 1% of Americas super rich control 90% of the wealth of this country. These inequities will continue to cause untold misery among millions! I’d been psychiatrically labeled, but “knowledge is power,” and my understanding of the truths I’ve stated here have allowed me to recover my personal power and throw psychobabble into the trash bin where it belongs!
Hi I am struggling with depression and anxiety since I had my son 19 months ago I knew it would happen again so I went on medication right after I had him and now it isn’t working. My husband is ready to leave me and I don’t want him to leave me, I love him so much, After my first son who is 10 the depression hit bad so I knew it would again. I have always dealt with depression and anxiety but this time is different my husband said I have been so mean to him and said and done things I don’t even remember doing half of the time and he cant do it anymore. I am so scared I need help please pray for me and my family to get through this time I need all the prayers I can get I need gods love so bad right now. Please pray for us thanx.
Cathleen,
I’m praying for you! I wonder if the medication might have caused behaviors that your husband is finding it difficult to deal with. I worked with a gal on prozac and we were all afraid of her. We never knew what she was going to do. Everyone told me to never trust her. I think the medications can sometimes shut down areas of the brain that are powerful with compassion and sociopathic aspects of a personality could become exaggerated. Those are the most important aspects for bonding and love, so if the medication is causing this then your husband would miss those loving and bonding aspects of your personality most of all. I was never able to develop a friendship with this woman. Could you tell him that these behaviors may be coming from the drugs and you are going to try therapies that don’t involve medication? I’ve heard that most medications don’t perform much better than placebos anyway. If your therapist is trying to sell you on the chemical imbalance theory, it’s never been proven, though obviously there are a lot of hormonal changes after a birth along with being overwhelmed with endless tasks.
Best of luck to you and keep us posted.
Gail
It’s really helped me to learn that I’m not alone in my very difficult feelings, I feel grateful to all of you who have shared your pain. It’s clear that in our secular science based world that we’ve created some real monsters such as the idea of a clinical based depression and other “mental illnesses” that have taken on a life of their own. All of these social constructions (so called mental illnesses) have been based on the “chemical imbalance theories,” which have sold more addictive drugs (psychotropics) than have ever been marketed in human history. I’ve been an activist in this area and feel that I have some knowledge that might be helpful to many of you that are dogged by even the idea of clinical depression and mental illness as I have been. These are modern secular based social constructions that make it much harder for God to do his healing work. A chemical imbalance theory reduces us to biomedical entities. It obliterates the idea of our spirits and soul. I’ve just learned that the price tag for Americans use of psychotropics is more than 2/3rds of the Gross National Product of all of the worlds countries combined. This figure came from a famous investigative journalist named Robert Whitaker and I’ve been checking it out against other research and it seems to be a valid measure. Just the understanding of this secular reality is very sobering!
Gail Was wondering if you are a mental health professional? There are times when we need drugs to fight the demons of depression all drugs on the market today were originally derived from a plant or herb that God created when he created the Garden of Eden granted the pharmaceutical companies have altered and adulterated them but they do serve a purpose.Pray certainly is the strongest medicine but I wouldn’t discourage anyone from taking scripts eben if its just for short term and yes the chemical imbalance is s proven fact