Biblical Answer

The Bible teaches that we are not to be conformed to this world, but rather transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). As Christians, we must be willing to confront and deal with the spiritual symptoms of depression, rather than just trying to alleviate the physical symptoms. This is because the physical symptoms of depression are often just a reflection of the deeper spiritual issues that need to be addressed. The Bible teaches that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). Therefore, we must be willing to engage with the spiritual dimensions of depression, rather than just trying to medicate or distract ourselves from the pain.

The Bible also teaches that we are to take our pain to God, and to bring our suffering to Him in prayer (Psalm 42:1-2, 11). This is not to say that God causes our suffering, but rather that He is present with us in the midst of our pain, and that He can bring us comfort and peace in the midst of it. The Bible teaches that God is our Rock, our Refuge, and our Strong Tower (Psalm 18:2). He is the one who can give us strength and comfort in the midst of our struggles. As we take our pain to God in prayer, we can begin to see that our suffering is not just a personal problem, but rather a spiritual opportunity to draw closer to God and to experience His presence in our lives.

Ultimately, the point of going to therapy is not just to alleviate physical symptoms, but rather to engage with the spiritual dimensions of depression, and to bring our pain to God in prayer. By doing so, we can begin to see that our suffering is not just a personal problem, but rather a spiritual opportunity to draw closer to God and to experience His presence in our lives. As we do this, we can begin to experience the peace and comfort that only God can bring, and we can begin to see that our suffering is not in vain, but rather that it is a part of God's larger plan to bring us closer to Himself.