Depression Help with Bible Verses

 Hi, Sweet Friends!

Some of us, I included, can be overwhelmed by the day-to-day living, all the little extras, the emergencies, and the pressures that we tend to over-think or become overwhelmed even before our feet hit the floor in the morning. 

I  love the article from Women's Day Magazine on:

15 Bible Verses to Lift You From the Lows of Depression

https://www.womansday.com/life/inspirational-stories/g28778144/bible-verses-for-depression/

Since the Word of God, the Bible, is a guide book for our lives, it's no wonder it is chock full of wonderful, miraculous, frightening, uplifting, spirit-filled stories and lessons for our lives. 

These verses that help lift you out of depression are ones that we turn to quite often. Depression runs in our family on all sides. I've written about one severe instance HERE about my own daughter, in the post "It's Saturday..."

Depression is not to be shunned or shammed, it is to be embraced and helped. The person in depression is in need of kindness and comfort. If you know someone in depression, share this post with them and the post "It's Saturday...".

Woman's Day's Post Suggests these 15 Bible Verses:
 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
1. Deuteronomy  31:8

⁸ "The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

 (No matter what you are going through, God is right there going through it with you)

2.  Philippians 4:8

   8 "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things."

  (Being grateful for the little things and the big things in your life. Thinking of good things helps ease heart troubles.)

3. Philippians 4:13 

   13 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

    (This is my favorite verse. It has brought me through a lifetime of struggles. I can do it because I have Christ as my strength!)

4. John 16:33

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

5. Jeremiah 29:11 

 ¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

(I said this verse for over a year now. I indeed have a brighter future in Christ Jesus!)
6. Matthew 11:28 

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

7. Proverbs 3:5-6 

 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 NASB https://my.bible.com/bible/100/PRO.3.6.NASB

8. 1 Peter 5:7 
       ⁷ Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

9. Psalm 23:4 
       4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 

 https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/23-4.html
 
10. Psalm 9:9 

       9 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

11. Matthew 6:33 
         6 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

https://biblehub.com/matthew/6-33.htm

12. Joshua 1:9 
          9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. 

https://www.studylight.org/commentary/joshua/1-9.html

13. Psalm 40: 1-2

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 

 

14. Isaiah 41:10 

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

https://biblehub.com/isaiah/41-10.htm

15. Psalm 34:18 

18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. 

 

 https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/34-18.html

 

Many times life seems so hard, people are angry, and things in life just don't go the way we want them. Take heart in knowing your God is there for you, always. Christ died for you. (John 3:16) He bore all your sins before (1 Peter 2:24) they were ever committed. Before you were ever born He knew you. ( Jeremiah 1:5) He loves you. (1 Thessalonians 1:4) He will never leave you or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:8) Put your trust in the Lord your God and He will make your path straight. (Proverbs 3:6)


If you need further help with depression...
Mental Health Website: https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/depression-hotline/
Depression Hotline: 
1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

Suicide Hotlines:

• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
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• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 
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•  a special hotline number for the hearing impaired: 1-800-799-4889.
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• National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663

 Please take action. Please talk about it.

 Please, before it is too late.

Please share this post. Please quote me on any part of it you think will help someone else or even yourself. 

God Bless You. CJ.

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