Bible Verses for Depression
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
— Psalm 43:5What Does God Say?
Depression is not a sign of weak faith. Elijah sat under a tree and asked God to take his life. God's response was not rebuke — it was rest, food, and angelic care. Please seek both spiritual support and professional mental health care.
Bible Verses
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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.— Psalm 34:18
What this means: This is not a promise for when you feel better — it is for right now.
2
An angel touched him and said, "Get up and eat."— 1 Kings 19:5-6
What this means: When Elijah hit bottom, God's response was rest, food, gentleness — not a sermon.
3
He gives strength to the weary.— Isaiah 40:29
What this means: The weaker you are, the more available His strength is to you.
4
Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.— Psalm 30:5
What this means: Depression can feel endless. But God marks it as temporary.
