What does the Bible say about spiritual depression?
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The Bible acknowledges deep spiritual heaviness and calls believers to bring their weakness to God, trusting his sustaining grace rather than their own strength. Jesus invites the weary to come to him for rest in Matthew 11:28, while Philippians 4:6 directs anxious hearts toward prayer, thanksgiving, and God’s peace. Psalm 51:12 shows that renewed joy comes from God’s restoring work, and James 1:17 reminds us that every good gift comes from the unchanging Father. Believers also resist discouragement through Christ’s strength and spiritual armor, as Philippians 4:13 and Ephesians 6:13 teach. Even amid spiritual warfare, 1 John 4:4 assures us that God within his people is greater than the evil one.
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- Philippians 4:6 7 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Matthew 11:28 4 votes
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Psalms 51:12 4 votes
Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.
- 1 John 4:4 4 votes
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.
- 1 Peter 5:8 3 votes
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
- Philippians 4:13 3 votes
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
- Ephesians 6:13 3 votes
Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
- James 1:17 2 votes
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation nor turning shadow.
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