Finding hope, comfort, and healing through Scripture when facing depression and sadness
The Bible acknowledges depression through figures like David, Elijah, and Job who experienced deep despair. Psalm 34:18 promises "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Scripture offers hope, showing that depression doesn't disqualify believers from God's love and that healing comes through His presence and community.
Scripture shows that even great people of faith struggled with despair and sadness.
"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God."
— Psalm 42:11 (ESV)
"But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying, "It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life.""
— 1 Kings 19:4 (ESV)
"Why did I not die at birth, come out from the womb and expire?"
— Job 3:11 (ESV)
Scriptures that offer comfort, healing, and renewed hope during dark times.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
— Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
— Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
"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."
— Romans 15:13 (NIV)
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