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8 Bible Verses for Depression

Even in the hardest times, God is always with you. You’re not alone.

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Depression is a serious mental health issue. May these Bible verses for depression encourage you and remind you that, even in the hardest times, God is always with you. You’re not alone.

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Even in the hardest times, God is always with you. You're not alone.
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1 of 8 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”


dove overcome the world
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2 of 8 John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire
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3 of 8 Psalm 40:1-3

“I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.”


"The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
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4 of 8 Deuteronomy 31:8

 “The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”


"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future."
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5 of 8 Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future.”

"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God."
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6 of 8 Psalm 42:11

 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.”

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
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7 of 8 Isaiah 41:10

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

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Nothing can separate from the love of God
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8 of 8 Romans 8:38-39

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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