The thing about depression is you can’t trust your feelings about your marriage, sex, and especially not where God is concerned. Sometimes it feels like he’s nowhere to be found.
Trust God’s Word not your feelings. Leave your Bible in eyesight all the time. Thumb to these verses often. I write to encourage the wife who has little interest in being sexual with her husband.
Depression is one of the reasons wives have trouble being interested in sexual intimacy. Below you will find 16 verses to pray while you are battling depression.
Other posts I’ve written about depression are:
Libido Hope for the SSRI User (and a little about depression).
Lord, help me, I am hurting.
Psalm 34: 6-7, “This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him from all his troubles. The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him,and rescues them.”
Lord, help me to understand you always keep promises.
It’s a powerful verse that shows up twice. Psalm 18:30 & 2 Samuel 22:31:
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He shields all who take refuge in him.”
Lord, help me know you live in me and stand with me.
Romans 8:11, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.”
Hebrew 13:5, “…but he said, ‘I will never leave you or forsake you.”
Lord, help me face each day.
Romans 15:13, “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Lord, help me know you intimately care.
John 10:3,”He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.”
Luke 12:7, “Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows!”
Psalm 56:8, “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”
Lord, help me know your purpose for me.
John 15:16 (I am chosen), “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit–fruit that will last–and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you,”
Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
2 Timothy 2:21, “So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.”
Hebrews 13:20-21, “Now the God of peace….even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Lord, help me manage my depression.
Psalm 51:12, “Restore the joy of Your salvation to me, and give me a willing spirit.”
(…..there is nothing too great for you.)
Jeremiah 32:17, “Ah Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You.”
(…..Please reveal causes of my depression)
Luke 8:17, “For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.”
Lord, help me know my marriage is a gift.
Paul says, in regards to singleness and marriage. 1 Corinthians 7:7, “I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.”
Lord, help me know you are a part of my marriage.
Matthew 18:20, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am with them.”
Lord, help me know my marriage’s purpose
(…..to seek & serve Christ)
Heb 11:6, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”
Romans 14:17-18, “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.”
(…..to share Christ)
Matthew 28:18-20, “Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Lord, help me to be motivated to connect with my spouse in the marriage bed.
Ezekiel 36:26-27, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.”
Lord, help me remember my spouse who is understanding but neglected.
Proverbs 11:24-25,”One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”
Philippians 2:3-4, “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Lord, help my marriage and I to thrive.
2 John 1:6, “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.”
Exodus 15:26, “He said, “If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.”
John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
I will gladly pray with you over your depression and marriage, friend. Please email me, pearlmail3@gmail.com.
See Also:
5 Steps to Stop the Downward Spiral
Bonnie, thanks so much for your blog!! I love it and appreciate all your posts!! Blessings! Amanda
Thank you for the kind words, Amanda. I’m so happy to be God’s vessel.
Bonnie, thanks so much for the beautiful scriptures. Depression is such a difficult illness and these scriptures are truly beautiful. Thanks for stopping by Let’s Get Real this week. Be sure to come next week!!
Thank you, Elizabeth.
Thanks for these powerful Scriptures! And thanks for the referral! Appreciate you.