What does the bible say about stress and depression?

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But this verse reminds you that with God on your side, there is nothing to fear. Do not worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and prayer with thanksgiving, send your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in difficult times.

Visit the Bible online to search for words if you don't know the specific passage you're looking for. For those who appreciate Christian philosophy regarding faith, here are several Bible verses about depression, taken from the New Life Translation. However, the Bible speaks directly to the depressed, which is good news for people like me, who are often shrouded in darkness. All quotes from the Scriptures, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, the standard version in English.

The Bible is primarily the great story of God's plan to redeem a people for himself to the glory of his name.

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30 POWERFUL Bible Verses For Depression and Hopelessness - The Blazing Center

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Reginald Thomson

Reverend Thomson is a pastor and Bible scholar with over 10 years of experience in ministry and biblical studies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies, a Master of Divinity degree. As a Bible scholar, Rev Thomson has published numerous articles and books on various topics in biblical studies, including hermeneutics, exegesis, and biblical theology. He is widely respected for his expertise in the original languages of the Bible, and he is frequently invited to speak at conferences and seminars on biblical scholarship. He loves working with his church youth group. He is a frequent guest on the Scripture for Todaypodcast.