In this moment
Depression
From the deep pit — mercies that are new, and a firm place to stand.
Verses to hold onto
Psalms 34:17-18Read in context →
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. unto...: Heb. to the broken of heart of a contrite...: Heb. contrite of spirit
Psalms 40:1-2Read in context →
[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. I waited...: Heb. In waiting I waited He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. an...: Heb. a pit of noise
Isaiah 40:31Read in context →
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change
Psalms 42:11Read in context →
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Lamentations 3:22-23Read in context →
It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
A thought
In the pit, even hope feels far away. Yet His compassions never fail; they are new every morning. He hears the faintest cry and lifts feet onto solid ground, one day at a time.
A prayer
Lord, I feel far down and far off. Meet me here, be my strength when I have none, and hold me until I can stand.
If you are struggling to keep going, please reach out to someone you trust or a professional. You do not have to carry this alone.