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27 Powerful Bible Verses Against Depression

27 Powerful Bible Verses Against Depression


Cambridge dictionary defines depression as a state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future, but most times it goes way beyond that.

Many do recommend medical help, but as Christians, we know that that's not always the best choice. The solution to every problem man encounters is in God's Word.

27 Powerful Bible Verses Against Depression


Here are twenty-seven carefully picked Bible verses that will help you combat depression whenever the need arises. I believe you'll find them useful.

The Lord Will Provide


The best option is for us to trust the LORD concerning everything we require in life, not the arm of flesh or our ability to get them on our own strength.

Matthew 6:31-32 KJV
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? [32] (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

God Has Great Plans For Your Life


His plans for you are higher than yours. We may try to figure out what we deserve by our finite mind, but God always has something bigger and better for us.

1 Peter 4:12-13 KJV
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
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.

Matthew 7:9-11 KJV
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? [10] Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? [11] If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

God Will Not Forsake You


God is not a man, His love for us is incomparable. God's got you covered always no matter how unworthy you may feel at times. Rest in this truth.

Romans 8:38-39 KJV
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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God Is Your Comforter


One of His attributes is that of a comforter. When storms of life arise, give Him room to comfort your through His Word and Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 1:3-5 KJV
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; [4] Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. [5] For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

Trust In The Lord


There are challenges we experience sometimes and situations we find ourselves, only to discover that we can do nothing to help ourselves and no man can help us. That's one of the reasons we should just to put our trust in the LORD always, because that what always works.

Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Psalm 34:17 KJV
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Psalm 37:3-4 KJV
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. [4] Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

1 Peter 5:6-7 KJV
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: [7] Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Fear Not, God Is Always Near


He is closer than our brothers, sisters, friends, parents, and spouses. Choose not to fear but desire to be closer to Him.

Isaiah 41:10 KJV
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.

2 Chronicles 32:7 KJV
Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him.
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Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV
And the Lord , he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Isaiah 43:1-2 KJV 
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. [2] When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

The Lord Is Mighty To Save


There is nothing God can not do. Believe it, confess it with faith and watch it manifest in your life.

Jeremiah 32:27 KJV
Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

Jeremiah 32:17 KJV
Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:

God Will Come Through For You


No matter what you're going through, no matter the situation you find yourself, know that the LORD will come through for you and do a miracle in your life. Do not cease to pray, wait and have faith.

Psalm 37:25 KJV
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Psalm 32:10 KJV
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.

Psalm 34:15 KJV
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

God Is Your Refuge And Deliverer


He is our Mighty Deliverer and our Keeper. He won't let your feet sink, He won't let you down. Call upon Him and watch His Mighty hand take you out of that difficult situation.
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Psalm 9:9 KJV
The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 34:17 KJV
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Psalm 34:18 KJV
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 37:23-24 KJV
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. [24] Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalm 40:1-2 KJV
I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. [2] He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

Do Not Lose Hope


Fix your gaze on the LORD. Hopefully, wait for the fulfillment of His promises in your life. God is not a man that He should lie. He doesn't promise and fail.

Psalm 42:11 KJV
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Ecclesiastes 9:4 KJV
For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.

Stay Encouraged


John 16:33 KJV
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

God's Word is powerful, even our Lord Jesus Christ did put off the devil in the wilderness using the Word. Whenever depression comes against you, rise against it with these Scripture verses and confess them with faith. Never forget that in whatever situation you find yourself in, God will come through for you and calm the raging storm. Your victory is sure in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

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