Lesson 4 - Depression
“A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness or inability to experience pleasure combined with other symptoms including poorconcentration, indecisiveness, sleep problems, changes in appetite, and feelings of guilt, helplessness, and hopelessness.” – Depression
Should a Christian ever get depressed?
If we were perfect in every way and not prone to stress, disappointment and heartache I’d say we would have a chance. But since we are subject to emotional highs and lows, it stands to reason that we would indeed become depressed at one point or another. God can defeat depression, but we must first let go of the things that drag us down. As it is with most issues we encounter, it becomes a matter of focus or more specifically, what or who we are focused on.
Conquering depression …
It is imperative that we place our sights squarely on that which can alleviate our depression. In this case it’s all about God. He’s provided everything we need to combat and be victorious over depression. I say this from personal experience because I have dealt with bouts of depression from time to time. It can be debilitating if we let it be. If our focus is on that which is causing us anxiety that can lead to depression. Below are listed powerful Bible verses to help you defeat depression. Reading Bible verses can alter your disposition which is an excellent place to start. You want to trust the Lord, but when you become depressed there are times you can barely hold your head up. Negativity festers and drags us deeper into the abyss. It’s like being stuck in quicksand. The more you move the faster you go down.
Scripture has the answer …
Take the time to read thru the following scripture verses as a means of solidifying your faith foundation. Strengthening your faith puts you in the proper position to stand upright and move forward, leaving your depression behind. Sometimes all you can do is cry out for help or ask someone else to pray for you. That’s okay. God understands and wants to help you grow to a place where you can pull yourself out of your funk using the scriptures the Lord has placed before you. Make the time to feast on the wondrous word of God.
Next time we’ll take a look at JUDGING OTHERS. Until then, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Bible Verses to Defeat Anxiety / Depression:
Deuteronomy 31:8
Psalm 34:17
Psalm 40:1-3
Psalm 3:3
Psalm 32:10
Psalm 42:11
1 Peter 5:6-7
John 16:33
Romans 8:38-39
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
1 Peter 4:12-13
Psalm 37:23-24
Isaiah 41:10
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