being depressed
What does the Bible say about being depressed? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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7Cast all your cares upon him, for he takes care of you.
4And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. And death shall be no more. And neither mourning, nor crying out, nor grief shall be anymore. For the first things have passed away.”
6Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. 7And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
10The thief does not come, except so that he may steal and slaughter and destroy. I have come so that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.
2And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.
26“Be angry, but do not be willing to sin.” Do not let the sun set over your anger.
28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.
1The Praise of a Canticle, of David. Whoever dwells with the assistance of the Most High will abide in the protection of the God of heaven. 2He will say to the Lord, “You are my supporter and my refuge.” My God, I will hope in him. 3For he has freed me from the snare of those who go hunting, and from the harsh word. 4He will overshadow you with his shoulders, and you will hope under his wings. 5His truth will surround you with a shield. You will not be afraid: before the terror of the night, 6before the arrow flying in the day, before the troubles that wander in the darkness, nor of invasion and the midday demon.
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my paths.
26Lastly, the enemy called death shall be destroyed. For he has subjected all things under his feet. And although he says,
16Whoever will have believed and been baptized will be saved. Yet truly, whoever will not have believed will be condemned.
16And I will ask the Father, and he will give another Advocate to you, so that he may abide with you for eternity:
26For you are all sons of God, through the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
9The Lord is not delaying his promise, as some imagine, but he does act patiently for your sake, not wanting anyone to perish, but wanting all to be turned back to penance.