What does the Bible say about feeling down?
“We’ve all had moments when life feels like it’s unraveling, when getting out of bed seems as daunting as climbing up a mountain. On those days, it’s tempting to curl up and cry or turn to comfort food to ease the weight of depression. I’ve done this before. It’s easy to get lost in your struggles, but I’d encourage you not to dwell there. Instead, shift your focus from the hardship to the Lord. Turn to Psalm 46. I love this chapter from the Sons of Korah. This chapter reminds us to pause, to be still, and to breathe. It calls us to center our hearts on God and trust that He remains in control of our situation.
Has God ever let you down? Let me answer that for you: No. You may have faced painful trials, but you’ve always made it through. He has never abandoned you—He’s been right there with you every step of the way. Jesus invites us, especially in our darkest moments, to Come to Him. Take a moment to bring your burdens to Him in prayer. Your Savior loves you deeply. Even when you feel like you’re sinking, Christ is holding you up. My prayer for you is that these Scriptures will lift your spirit and bring you encouragement and peace.
1. Psalm 34:18 (NIV) – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
2. Matthew 11:28 (ESV) – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
3. Psalm 42:11 (NASB) – “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
4. Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
5. Psalm 30:5 (KJV) – “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
6. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT) – “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.”
7. Psalm 147:3 (NIV) – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
8. John 16:33 (ESV) – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
9. Psalm 55:22 (NASB) – “Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.”
10. 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV) – “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
11. Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV) – “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
12. Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) – “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
13. Psalm 43:5 (NIV) – “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.”
14. Romans 15:13 (ESV) – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
15. Psalm 31:24 (NASB) – “Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord.”
16. Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV) – “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
17. Psalm 126:5 (KJV) – “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
18. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) – “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.”
19. Psalm 9:9 (NIV) – “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
20. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (ESV) – “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.”
21. Psalm 62:5 (NASB) – “My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him.”
22. Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV) – “Then he said to them, ‘Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’”
23. Psalm 27:14 (KJV) – “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”
24. John 14:27 (NLT) – “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
25. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
26. Psalm 94:19 (ESV) – “When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”
27. Romans 8:28 (NASB) – “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
28. Psalm 40:1-2 (NKJV) – “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps.”
29. Habakkuk 3:17-18 (KJV) – “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.”
30. Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) – “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”