Are you feeling anxious or depressed and wondering if there are Bible verses for anxiety and depression? Hold on!
There is a common belief that the scriptures have answers to the problems of life, and if anxiety or depression is a problem, do you not think there is something from the Bible for it? Do not overthink!
I thought of it! That is why in this series of Bible verses, I will be sharing some of the best Bible verses for anxiety and depression with you. The aim is to encourage and comfort you through it all.
Meanwhile, I have another message on this series to recommend: 20 Bible Verses About Strength In Hard Times. You should give it a read!
The Feeling Of Anxiety And Depression
On the extreme, anxiety can be seen as a mental disorder, but on the moderate, it refers to a state of fear, alertness on the negative, or worry over something you have or do not have. It is a feeling of unease, tension, or restlessness.
On the other hand, depression is a mood disorder that affects appearance and interest in activities. It is a feeling of misery and sadness, causing a continuous lack of interest in regular activities.
Anything can cause anxiety: fear of the unknown, uncertainties in life, you name it. Even the most common things like abuse with words or acts, can lead to depression. So it is okay to feel anxious, but it is not good to keep feeling anxious; to talk of depression!
So, what is the way out of anxiety and depression? Tell you what, I do feel that way sometimes, and I mean it. As a believer in Christ Jesus, I soliloquy over the situation and talk to God about it.
Of course, you could see a medic and do some mindfulness, but why you feel anxious or depressed is very important as much as how you deal with it. Overall, you will need some words of encouragement to comfort you and help you in the process of recovery.
So I assume you are part of The Believers Today, and you believe the scriptures can help you in that condition. Therefore, I am listing some of the best Bible verses for anxiety and depression for you to meditate upon and be calm.
Best Bible Verses For Anxiety And Depression
Matthew 6:25, “Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”
Matthew 6:26, “See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?”
Matthew 6:27, “Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?”
Matthew 6:28–29, “Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these.”
Matthew 6:30, “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won’t he much more clothe you, you of little faith?”
Matthew 6:31, “Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’”
Proverbs 12:25, “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.”
Jeremiah 17:7–8, “Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose trust Yahweh is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.”
Proverbs 3:5–6, “Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Hebrews 13:5–6, “Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, ‘I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.’ So that with good courage we say, ‘The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?’”
Psalms 23:4, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalms 56:3, “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”
Psalms 55:22, “Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.”
Philippians 4:6–7, “In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
Note: all the Bible verses for anxiety and depression listed above are from WEB (World English Bible), and like in our previous message, some verses are merged into one paragraph for better understanding.
Lesson From These Bible Verses For Anxiety
While reading is necessary, meditating on the contents of each verse can be very productive.
In the first passage, Jesus listed some of the common reasons why people get anxious and asked if anxiety could solve any of those problems. Of course not!
The following verses, in line with the message of Christ, point to trusting God while letting them go. They assured that God would show Himself strong on behalf of those who trust Him and take care of their needs.
Whatever your reasons for being anxious or for feeling depressed, the scriptures are not saying you should not do the needful, but instead of letting those things wear you down, you should submit them to God in prayer.
Hope in God and be grateful for what you have while trusting God for what you need. Worrying will only worsen things for you. Shalom aleichem.
