Depression

The Bible may seem an unlikely source to turn to for answers, but there’s no mistaking the face of depression as a psalmist cries out to God in anguish or as Job laments the day of his birth. Amid their pain and suffering, they find hope in God. Their accounts and the encouraging words of others in Scripture can help you navigate the murky waters of depression. 

Finding God In Your Depression

In this three-day devotional, we will go through the call of Gideon and see how he responds to fear and anxiety. We will then look to what Jesus also commands us regarding anxiety. 

What on Earth Are You So Worried About?

Optimism doesn’t depend on what we see—it stems from what God says. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church unwraps eight reasons from Romans 8 to remain unwaveringly optimistic. Start reading part one of the six-part Stay Positive series.

I'm Optimistic

While anxiety and stress are a natural part of life, they can become overwhelming, especially for families facing challenges such as serious illness, financial collapse, raising children with special needs, or caring for aging parents. God gave us human emotions, but he does not want them to enslave us. He offers Christians the courage to overcome stress and model his love to a hurting world.

Courage Under Stress

Have you ever felt like you wanted to run away from a situation, a place, a person, or even yourself? Have you tried everything and don’t know where to turn? Maybe you’ve been told that you will never be able to change. This plan will look at how we can move from desiring change to being dramatically changed and staying changed. 

Running From Myself

Are you looking for Jesus? Do you want Him to come nearer to you?  It is my prayer that these guided contemplative prayers will bring you closer to the Lord. Discover that Christ already lives in you.  There is healing, and restoration in finding what you thought was lost was always near. And finally, a reflection to guide you in how to turn from yourself towards Christ within.

The Lord Is Near

The Answer (God's Solution to Anxiety & Depression)

Mental health isn’t as new of an issue as you might think. Take a look at six people who struggled with mental health in the Bible, and see how God cared and provided for them in their darkest moments.

Stories of Mental Health in the Bible

Many people feel the weight of overwhelming sadness, uncertainty, fear, anxiety and depression. It’s almost become the norm. When Jesus promised his followers a rich and satisfying life, surely this couldn’t be what he intended. While this plan doesn’t offer any solutions or quick fixes, it does offer reminders of hope and truth to help you in this difficult time.