How does God help me when I am depressed? - Depression - TouchPoints

Deuteronomy 33:27“The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you.”

Psalm 10:17Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.

Psalm 23:4Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

Psalm 34:18The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalm 147:3He [the Lord] heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.

Matthew 5:4“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

The power of God’s presence and guidance, coupled with the sensitivity of his listening ear, can bring healing and comfort. This does not discount the power of depression for many of us, but it does call us to turn to God for help and cry out for his help and intervention. Whatever we might feel in a low moment, God truly does care for us.