Bible Verses About Anxiety and Depression
Scriptures for those battling anxiety accompanied by a downcast spirit.
When the weight of constant worry lead to a season of profound exhaustion and despair, it can feel as though the light of hope has been extinguished. Yet, even in the deepest valley, the Word of God meets us with a tender promise of comfort. The Lord is intimately near to those who feel crushed in spirit, offering a presence that transcends the fog of depression. Lean into the healing that comes from knowing you are fully seen and deeply loved even in your darkest moments.
Key Passages
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
"The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth."
"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;"
"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
"¶ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
"¶ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
"Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
"And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him."
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."
"¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
"For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."
"In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."
"Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;"
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
"We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;"
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