One of the most comforting truths the Bible offers is this: We are not the only ones who wrestle with deep sorrow. Even heroes of the faith went through seasons of despair.

Take David, for example. In Psalms 42:11, he cries out: “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” David knew grief, fear, and darkness. And yet, he chose to keep placing his hope in God, even when it didn’t feel that way.

The prophet Elijah, after witnessing miracles, became so despondent that in 1 Kings 19, he asked God to let him die. 

Even Jesus, the Son of God, felt overwhelming sorrow. In Gethsemane, He said: “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” (Matthew 26:38)

The Bible does not shy away from our pain. In fact, God shows us that He wants to be near in those moments.

In depression, God may feel absent. Prayer can seem pointless, Scripture is dry, and you might feel like your faith is failing. But faith is not a feeling. It’s a foundation, even when nothing feels solid.

Psalms 34:18 says: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Notice: it doesn’t say God is only near when we’re cheerful and strong. He draws near especially when your heart is breaking and your strength is gone.

He’s not put off by your darkness. He doesn’t withdraw because you doubt. He stays faithful and patient. God is not a magician who fixes everything in an instant, but He is a Father who sits beside you in the dark.

Faith during depression isn’t always bold or loud. It’s not about “conquering” or “victory.” Sometimes, it’s just about getting up. Or just breathing. Or whispering a three-word prayer. And you know what? That is enough.

Romans 8:26 says: “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”

What comfort! Even when you have no words left, God’s Spirit is praying for you. You are truly not alone.

Sometimes we think we just need to pray, believe, and wait for God to make things better. But just as God gave us doctors for our bodies, He also gives us help for our minds and souls.

Therapy, conversations, medication—these are not signs of weak faith, but tools God can use for healing. Proverbs 11:14 reminds us: “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”

So don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. You were never meant to carry this alone.

The path out of depression isn’t always straight or fast. But it’s a path you don’t walk alone. John 1:5 declares: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

Jesus is that light. He knows your darkness from the inside. And He doesn’t say, “Come back when you’re okay.” He says, “I’m with you now, exactly where you are.”

Maybe you don’t see that light yet. That’s okay. Sometimes faith is just taking one step, even when everything else is still dark. God sees the rest.

If you’re wondering whether God can help you in your depression, the answer is yes. Not always in the way you expect. Not always instantly. But He is present. With comfort, with hope, with people around you. Sometimes with silence, but never with rejection.

Maybe the first thing you can do today is pray this simple prayer: “Lord, I don’t feel You, but I want to believe You’re here. Help me, in the way only You can.”

That prayer, as small as it may feel, is a step toward the light. And light always wins over darkness.

You can also reach out and ask for a prayer! Our team would love to pray with you and over you during this time.