10 Bible verses for depression

• Posted on March 23, 2014March 23, 2014
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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Do you struggle with Depression? The Bible is a Christians guide to every area in life. Depression is no different in this respect. Check out these ten Bible Verses about Depression. Please add any other helpful Bible Verses on this topic to the comments so this may be a better resource for those reading this. These verses can even be used for a small group devotional or study on the topic.

10 Bible Verses For Depression

Psalm 37:23-24

The steps of a man are established by the LORD; And He delights in his way. When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong; Because the LORD is the One who holds his hand.

John 16:33

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”

Nehemiah 8:10

Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Psalm 42:5

Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence.

Hosea 6:1

“Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bandage us.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.

Psalms 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted, And binds up their wounds.

1 Peter 5:6-7

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.

Romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

I pray that these Bible verses were helpful and uplifting to you today. If you need more help check out this article about Christian depression.