Depression.

Depression is not the same as sadness. It is a debilitating state of mind and soul. You are on this page because you know you need help. A good start is to pray this prayer out loud so your own ears hear your voice releasing hope. You also need someone to talk to. There is a phone number at the bottom of the page for you.

"Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus, the anchor of my Hope. I am in a low state of mind and I know You are the Way out and the One who heals hearts. I confess (choose your truth--->) anger, powerlessness, fear, sadness, grief, despair, hopelessness and the lack of being able to see joy and embrace hope. By faith, I release all people who have hurt me even though they may never apologize. I release them to You and I know You will handle things perfectly. I ask You to show me where I lost my way and depression gained ground. I forsake anger, fantasy revenge, self-hate, and rejection. I cry out to You--the giver of Life and the lover of my soul. Your Word says You restore my soul. I need You to do this now. I need healing. Your Word says you are near, will never forsake me, and You will comfort me and give me rest. I need these things right now. I surrender. I surrender all that I am carrying and all that I thought I could control. I choose to put all my trust in You and know that joy is my inheritance and peace is my birthright in You. Come, Holy Spirit. Comfort me and set me free."

I come out of agreement with the spirits of depression, rejection, shame, regret, grief, death, powerlessness, lies, occult, and any other enemy of God that has shadowed my soul. The Lord rebuke you, Satan. The blood of Jesus rebukes you. I command all darkness connected with depression to go right now, in Jesus' name.

"Father, I know Your Holy Spirit is filling me and comforting me. Thank You for relief. Thank You for revealing options of life that I could not see before. Thank You for breaking these chains. Thank You for reminding me that You have not rejected me and You love me with an everlasting love. Your Word says a bruised reed You will not break and a smouldering flame, You will not put out. Nothing can separate me from Your Love. I reject all the lies that have been pushing into my mind. Stay near and teach me how to walk in Your healing Word by the Spirit. I love you."
Scripture References to Overcome Depression

Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

John 10:10
"The thief come to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come that you will have life and that more abundantly."

2 Timothy 1:7
"God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind."

Romans 8:38, 39
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,  nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. "

Hebrews 13:5
"I will never leave you or forsake you. "

Psalm 34:18
"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Psalms 42:11
"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."

 Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose."

Psalms 37:23
"The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand."

Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Deuteronomy 31:8
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Psalms 30:5
"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."

Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. "

Psalm 147:3
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Revelation 21:4
"'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”