Depression

Fear has a way of changing our focus from God to the problems around us. Fear can change our confession from God’s promise to what we are feeling. All throughout the Scripture we are  commanded: “Do not fear.” The reason for not fearing is that we are not alone. God is with us; that’s the promise God gives us to combat fear. 

How to Overcome Fear

Stress has a way of piling up in a woman’s life until she is unable to make quality decisions, enter into meaningful conversation, or enjoy what she has been given. You were not created to be an anxious woman whose life is being frittered away at the altar of busyness. You are a woman of significance, created for joy, peace, and eternal impact!

A Woman Of Significance: Overcoming Stress 

Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. For men, it often shows up as exhaustion, irritability, isolation, or even an obsession with work and achievement. We wear masks to hide the heaviness, thinking silence is strength. 

But God sees the battles we fight in the dark, and He offers hope. 

Scripture doesn’t deny the reality of despair, but it gives us a lifeline through it.

I’m Just a Guy: Fighting Depression

Bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges helps those struggling with depression find liberating solutions by drawing from the life of the prophet Elijah.

Out of the Cave 

How do we help those who are hurting or struggling with mental health challenges? In this study, based on the best-selling book, SEEN: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection, Dr. Chinwé Williams and Will Hutcherson give a Biblical and research-based perspective on how to help kids and teens who are facing despair, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. 

Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety Through Connection 

This 3-day devotional guides you to face anxiety with faith and confidence in God. Through powerful Bible verses, inspiring reflections, and practical questions, you will learn to release your worries, strengthen your mind, and experience the peace that surpasses all understanding. Ideal for young people seeking spiritual empowerment and tools to manage daily stress.

Overcoming Anxiety in 3 Days

Be the light to the world Jesus intended you to be! This is part eight of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

Jesus, I Need You Part 8

Hi Mama. Postpartum depression is dark, lonely, and heavy. Thank God for His light shining the brightest in the darkest moments of our life. Postpartum depression can cause you to forget who you are in Christ. This devotional walks you through actionable steps you can take on your healing journey rooted in scripture.

Postpartum Depression: Light in the Darkness

Any grieving process is painful. But if you are facing the loss of a loved one, the Bible says God is ‘near to the broken-hearted’ (Psalm 34:18 ESVUK), and He is able to carry you through the process of grieving. Read this 30-day devotional from UCB about how God draws close to those experiencing grief and loss.