Depression, Scripture and Professional Aids
March 20, 2010
Bible Quotes for Depression from the King James Version
& Professional Quotes
Continually praising & thanking
God will make our minds more positive & lift us slowly out of depression.
Those saints in the Bible talked about Hell, Sheol, the deep water as a
metaphor for depression. It does feel hopeless, desperate and dark. Only one
champion can save us: Jesus!
“I sink in deep mire, where there is
no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I
am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait
for my God. They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine
head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are
mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.”
Ps. 69:2-4 KJV, look up: 5-37.
“Now also when I am old and gray
headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this
generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.” Ps. 71:18, KJV
“HE that dwelleth in the secret place
of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of
the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.’” Psalm
91:1-2, KJV.
“Out of the depths I call to you,
LORD; Lord, hear my cry! May your ears be attentive to my cry fro mercy. If you
LORD, mark our sins, Lord, who can stand? But with you is forgiveness and so
you are revered. Psalm 130:1-8, KJV
“By him therefore let us offer the
sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving
thanks to his name. But to do good and to communicated forget not: for
with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13: 15-16, KJV
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself,
and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting
consolation and good hope through grace. Comfort your hearts, and stablish you
in every good word and work.” 2Thes. 2:16-17, KJV.
“Let them be ashamed and confounded
that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to
confusion, that desire my hurt. Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be
glad in thee: and let such as love they salvation say continually, Let God be
magnified. But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God, thou art my help
and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying. Psalm 70:2, 4, KJV
“Wait on the LORD: be of good
courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."
Ps. 27: 14, KJV see verses 1-14.
“I will love thee, O LORD, my
strength. 2. The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my
God, my strength in whom I will trust: my buckler, and the horn of my
salvation, and my high tower. 5. The sorrows of hell compassed me
about: the snares of death prevented me. 6. In my distress I called upon
the LORD, and cried unto my God; he heard my voice out of his temple, and my
cry came before him, even into his ears. 7. Then the earth shook and trembled:
the foundations also of the hills moved, and were shaken, because he was wroth.
9. He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his
feet. 16. He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
17. He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated
me: for they were too strong for me. 20. The LORD rewarded me according
to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed
me.” Psalm 18... KJV
[Psalm 18:1-50 is wonderful to
alleviate a depression episode or at least start the process.]
“My God, my God, why hast thou
forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my
roaring? 24. For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the
afflicted: neither hath he hid his face from him: But when he cried
unto him, he heard. 31. (last verse) They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness
unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.” Psalms
22: 1-27, KJV
“I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou
hast lifted me up and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2. O LORD my
God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3. O LORD, thou hast brought
up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go
down to the pit. 4. Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at
the remembrance of his holiness.” Psalm 30:1-4, KJV
“For we are saved by hope, but a
hope that is not seen is not hope: for why would a man hope for that which he
sees? But if we hope for what we see not, then do we with patience wait for
it.” Romans 8:24-25.
Psalm 46:1-2; Psalm 27:1-2; Psalm
23; Psalm 34:19-20; Jeremiah 31:13; Isaiah 43:1-2; Psalm 37:24; Romans 8:18;
Isaiah 40:31.
DYSTHYMIA [A Type of Depression]
This a chronic low grade type of depression that can at times turn into a deep depression, but then goes back to annoying sadness. It's harder to concentrate, make friends, study, work and to like yourself. It can last for years & it's probably a good idea to get some professional help. You might have allergies that will drag you down and you should get those treated along with any other medical conditions. Proper & consistent good nutrition, exercise and quiet time are all necessary. Take time everyday to fully relax your mind and body. Stay away from drugs and alcohol if it depresses you the next day. Avoid people that you don't like and don't like you or have negative attitudes or unhealthy habits. Get 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Take assertiveness classes so you can express yourself without hostility or building up resentments. Study you mental and medical conditions and try out possible cures.
One book suggestion is:
WHEN GOING THROUGH HELL…DON’T STOP!
A Survivor’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and Clinical Depression, Douglas Bloch, Pallas Communications, Portland, Oregon, ©
2000 by Douglas Bloch.
4226 NE 23rds Ave, Portland, OR
97211, (503) 284-2848; fax: (503) 284-6754; dbloch@teleport.com,,
http://www.teleport.com/~dbloch
Some good suggestions and insights are given into mental illness from the perspective of Western and Eastern sciences.
