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Jan 20, 2022 · In 1 Kings, when Elijah made King Ahab understand how much evil the ruler had done to the Lord, Ahab fasted, slept in mourning clothes, and walked around depressed (1 Kings 21:27). In 1 Samuel, King Saul was so depressed he sank into fits of despair and rage (1 Samuel 16-20). And the entire book of Lamentations is a poetic expression of the ...
- Psalm 34:17-18 ESV / 2,214 helpful votes. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
- 2 Corinthians 7:6 ESV / 2,036 helpful votes. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
- Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 1,440 helpful votes. Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
- 1 Peter 5:7 ESV / 1,305 helpful votes. Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Jan 4, 2022 · Depression is often triggered by life circumstances, such as a loss of job, death of a loved one, divorce, or psychological problems such as abuse or low self-esteem. The Bible tells us to be filled with joy and praise (Philippians 4:4; Romans 15:11), so God apparently intends for us all to live joyful lives.
Jan 31, 2020 · In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”. John 16:33. Everyone deals with difficulty and trouble in this fallen world and our responses to those emotional stressors can start a slippery slope where depression intensifies over time.
- Philippians 4:8. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
- Deuteronomy 31:8. 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.”
- Psalm 34:17. 17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
- Psalm 40:1-3. 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.
1. When you’re depressed, recognize it and begin to confront yourself as to why you’re depressed. The first step to conquering depression is to admit it. The psalmist readily admits, both to himself and to God, that he is in despair (42:5, 6, 11; 43:5). The Hebrew verb means to be bowed down or prostrated; we might say, “Laid low,” or ...
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Jul 11, 2024 · This emphasizes the importance of seeking support from fellow believers and being willing to offer support to others in need. Practical biblical advice for dealing with anxiety and depression includes: 1. Focusing on God’s promises and truths (Philippians 4:8) 2. Casting anxieties on God through prayer (1 Peter 5:7)
