If you found this page in a dark moment, we want to start by saying something simple: you are not alone, you are not forgotten, and the God of Scripture is not absent from what you are feeling right now.

Depression is real. It is not a lack of faith. It is not a sign that God has abandoned you. Some of the most spiritually profound people in Scripture — David, Elijah, Jeremiah — experienced what we would today recognize as severe depression. And every single one of them was met by God in it.

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

10 Bible Verses for Depression and Dark Days

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28, 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." — Jeremiah 29:11, KJV

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." — Psalm 30:5, KJV

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3, KJV

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee." — Psalm 55:22, KJV

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me." — Psalm 23:4, KJV

"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." — John 16:33, KJV

A Prayer for When Words Fail

God — I don't have much right now. Just this. I am here and I need You to be here too. Psalm 34:18 says You are near to the brokenhearted. I am bringing You my broken heart. Meet me here. In Jesus' name. Amen. — This is enough. It always has been.

If you are in crisis right now, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Grace is also available 24/7 in our chat — no judgment, no cost, just presence.