Despair, Depression What does the Bible say about Depression? Psalm 22:1For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune "Doe of the Dawn." My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help?Psalm 40For the choir director: A psalm of David.1 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire.He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.3 He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God.Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.Psalm 34:17The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.Psalm 42:11Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad?I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!1 Peter 5:6-76 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.John 16:3333 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”2 Corinthians 1:3-43 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.Deuteronomy 31:88 Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”Psalm 3:3But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
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