Many people suffer from depression. For some, there can be some shame in having depression. As a Christian, you must realize that depression is not a sin. People think just because you are a Christian that you shouldn’t suffer from depression but rather be joyful all the time. But you and I live in a fallen world and depression is just part of it.
When you have acknowledged the fact that you have depression you need to take care of it immediately. Some can deal with it on their own while others need to be on medication. Know that there is no shame in taking medication for depression. I never thought I would ever have to take prescription drugs for anything but my doctor and the Lord graciously showed me that I had to be put on some meds for my depression. Know that you are not alone.
So I want to share with you some scripture that has helped me to cope with my depression along with taking my medication. I pray that it can help you too.
12 VERSES TO HELP WITH DEPRESSION
You have been created by God.
Psalms 139: 13 – You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb
You have been adopted as God’s child.
Ephesians 1: 5 – God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
You are forgiven of all your sins.
Colossians 1: 14 – …..who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
You can be assured that God can turn around any area of your life and use it for your good and his glory.
You can not be separated from the love of God.
Romans 8: 38 – And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.
You are a citizen of heaven.
Philippians 3: 20 – But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our savior.
You have not been given a spirit of fear.
2 Timothy 1: 7 – For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
You are born of God and the evil one can not touch you.
1 John 5: 18 – We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son, holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.
You have hope for the future because God has plans to use you.
You have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.
John 15: 16 – You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.
You are a new creation.
2 Corinthians 5: 17 – This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun.
You can do all things through Christ.
Philippians 4: 13 – For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
CONCLUSION
You can take one of these verses and meditate on it. Think about it over and over in your mind until it becomes embedded in the way you think. Remember you don’t have to live with depression. Jesus took care of the depression when he died on the cross for you. He died so you wouldn’t have to live in fear or condemnation. So don’t let the devil get a foothold on your mind. If you feel that you can’t get rid of the depression on your own do not hesitate to get help. Remember that there is no shame in it. You are a good person and God has amazing things in store for you.
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