Depression & Discouragement
Practical • Biblical • Cross-Cultural
Looking for biblical information on depression and discouragement? These free online Bible studies and other resources provide practical scriptural information and help for depressed people, as well as counselors, pastors, mentors and others who want to help others more effectively. Check this page from time to time, since more studies are added periodically. For individuals and small groups.
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Responding to Problems
Expect problems — Don’t be surprised when you have problems
Turn to God in the midst of problems — God will strengthen you and help you
Do you set yourself up to get hurt? — It’s easy to accidentally “invite” rejection
Don’t take things personally — Even if someone wants you to take them personally
Depressed over church problems? — Respond to disappointment with wisdom
Knowing God’s Forgiveness
Receive and accept God’s forgiveness — Practical steps to knowing and experiencing God’s forgiveness
Don’t think you are a uniquely bad person — Escape the trap of self-condemnation
Reject inappropriate guilt — Don’t let inappropriate guilt rob you of joy
Ask others to forgive you — Ask forgiveness, learn a lesson, and earn trust
Dealing with Failure
Overcoming failure or sin, Part 1 — Learn from David’s example
Overcoming failure or sin, Part 2 — Learn from Paul’s example
Overcoming failure or sin, Part 3 — Learn from Peter’s example
Overcoming failure or sin, Part 4 — Practical steps to help you in the future
Finding Peace and Joy
You are a child of God — Don’t take this for granted
God’s love for me — A personal Bible study on God’s love for us
Live life as an adventure — Escape boredom, depression, and discouragement
God has plans for your life — You have a purpose. What you do matters.
Choose joy — You can live a joyful life
Encouraging others — The power of encouraging words
Love yourself — Did Jesus say you must love yourself before you can love others?
Video on finding peace by forgiving — “Forgiveness and the Beach”
Focus on the positive — Be inspired by Philippians 4:8
Practice thankfulness — Say “thank you” to God and other people often
Practice kindness — Ask God to help you be kind, generous, and understanding
Making deep friends — Practical steps to developing deep friendships with other believers
Trusting God
Trust God to be with you — Put your primary trust in God, not others
Trust God, not your emotions — Your emotions go up and down, but God is dependable
Leave the results in God’s hands — Do your part, then trust God
