Praying Scriptures to Overcome Depression

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Bible Verses to Pray on Depression

On this page there are many wonderful scriptures on the theme of "Depression" worded as short "prayers". It is good to confess scripture, but it can be transforming when the scripture is a prayer of thanks to God. God has already accomplished all that we need to live for Him, we just need to believe that and "proclaim" it. This is how we align our thinking to God's Word.

All scripture references are taken from the NKJV unless otherwise stated.

So the ransomed of the Lord shall return, And come to Zion with singing, With everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness; Sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah 51:11(NKJV)

Depression Scripture Prayers

Lord, I thank you that I can cast my burden upon you, for I know you shall sustain me and never permit me to be moved. – Psalm 55:22

Lord, I thank you that you console me and give me beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, so that I may be called a tree of righteousness, which you have planted, that you may be glorified. – Isaiah 61:3

Lord, I thank you that you heal my broken heart and binds up my wounds. – Psalm 147:3

Lord, I thank you that you are with me — so I needn't fear. You are my God, so I needn't be dismayed. You strengthen me, you help me and you uphold me with your right hand. – Isaiah 41:10

Lord, I thank you that when I go through the waters, you are with me; and through rivers they shall not overflow me. When I walk through the fire, I shall not be burned nor shall the flame scorch me. – Isaiah 43:2

Thank you, Lord, for being my merciful Father who comforts me. – 2 Corinthians 1:3

Lord, I thank you that you hear me when I cry out to you and deliver me out of all my troubles. – Psalm 34:17

Lord, I thank you that you are my refuge and strength – a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1

Thank you, Lord, for your mercies and you compassion that does not fail. They are new every morning – great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23

A Poem on 'Depression' you may like to read: click on: Is There Hope? & devotional Is There Hope?. If you would like to read scriptures on 'Depression', click on: 'Scriptures on Depression'.