Bible Verse to encourage those with depression?

Question

I'm looking for a good Bible Verse of encouragement for someone who has dealt with, been treated for, survived, or has been effected by depression, suicide, and/or cutting.

Thanks.

Thank you all so much. And if you think of anymore, please add them!

I've been treated for depression for over 10 years, and am going through a really rough time. I've been a devote Catholic for the majority of my life and am just looking for some encouragement. Thank you again.

Answer 1

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28.

2 Timothy 1:8 - Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

Luke 6:21 - Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

Revelation 21:4 - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

2 Corinthians 1:3-6 ...

3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

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Answer 2

Jeremiah 29:11-13
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. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

1 Peter 4:12 - Dear Friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.13 - But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed

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

Deuteronomy 31:8 - 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.

James 4:10 - Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Psalm 126:5 - Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.

Psalm 34:18 - The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 3

Over the last five years I had begun to have increasingly withdraw into a downward spiral of depression..

But now with the method I can fully focus my energy and thoughts into a decisive line on how to make my life better constantly. And it works like magic! I'm beginning to attract people to me once again and things have just been looking up since then.

Helping you eliminate depression?

Answer 4

I really think that what I would have to say would do good for a believer, and I don't see that you entered that in what you said.

Jesus is great inspiration, and if I had to say somewhere else in the Bible had things for that in it , it would be Psalms. The necessity is that there is a forward looking person, who looks past the issues of the day, and onward towards the promises that God has given. An unbeliever will not tend to do this, having no understanding of God's promises.

What Jesus did was servitude. He was the perfect servant who lifted up those who were unrighteous and gave them the gift of salvation. It doesn't matter how bad they were, and ironically it was good that they saw themselves in a bad light.

I understand depression is anger turned inward. And understanding that gave me the ability to turn my hope to God, giving a window to God, who I need to trust for something. The Bible is full of promises that God has directed to those who believe, and a believer can claim a promise from the Bible and remind themselves; thus sayeth the word of the Lord, He keeps His promises and will always hear me when I talk to Him.

My promise today is this:
4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:

6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
(Psalm 37)

God will fulfill His promises. He is trustworthy.

Answer 5

you get carry of a a million/2-dozen solid solutions/costs previous to me. permit me upload this. melancholy is a screaming bytch, I stay with it myself. I do discover that solid counseling if additionally very effective, distinctly in communities the place you may share with others that combat an analogous issues. The bible is a solid source, yet no longer completely effective in and of itself, it takes deeper healing than you will get there. Edit: "Lynn" has a solid element. melancholy could have actual motives (yet another answerer additionally suggested diet deficiency and that does make a distinction). a solid actual checkup alongside with the counseling could be a solid theory. reward on your journey!

Answer 6

romans5:1..THEREFORE, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Rom 5:2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Rom 5:3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;
Rom 5:4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Rom 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the LOVE OF GOD has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

John 15:7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
hope this helps.
my prayers!!

Answer 7

1 Peter 5: 6,7
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

When I was in the depths of depression, there was absolutely no human being in whom I could confide. I poured out my heart to Jesus, and I felt so comforted. I always had Him to go to, and He was the only one who could help.

Answer 8

Psalm 3:3 "But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head."

Isaiah 26:3 "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind
is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

2 Timothy 1:7 " For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

Answer 9

Psalm 18:2

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock in whom I take refuge.