The Road Back

What can I do when I’m depressed? How can I recover?

God’s Response

Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. 1 Chronicles 16:25

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. 2 Corinthians 1:4

Depression often involves a kind of self-obsession in which all you are able to see is your own problems, pain, and despair. When you withdraw into yourself this way, it becomes almost impossible to see things clearly. One way to deal with this is to start praising God for everything you can think of: his greatness, his love, all he has done for you, and how valuable you are to him. It may be helpful for you to offer help and comfort to others in need. Praising God will draw your focus away from yourself, and helping others will put your problems in perspective.

This Is Promising

May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. Psalm 143:10