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When the soul is cast down

Scripture for depression

When your soul is cast down, open the Word. These passages meet a heavy heart with hope, presence, and the God of all comfort — without pretending the darkness is not real.

Seven readings · King James Version

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Day 1

Psalm 42:5–11

King James Version

5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.

6O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.

7Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.

8Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.

9I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

10As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?

11Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Day 2

Psalm 34:17–19

King James Version

17The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Day 3

Isaiah 41:10

King James Version

10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Day 4

Matthew 11:28–30

King James Version

28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Day 5

2 Corinthians 1:3–5

King James Version

3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

4Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

5For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

Day 6

Psalm 40:1–3

King James Version

1I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

2He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

Day 7

Romans 15:13

King James Version

13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Common questions

Scripture Path FAQs

What Scripture helps with depression?

Psalm 42, Isaiah 41:10, and Matthew 11:28–30 put honest lament beside God’s nearness and rest. This path gathers seven King James readings for a cast-down soul.

How should I use this depression Scripture path?

Read slowly. One reading a day works well. Bring the weight to Jesus, ask the Holy Spirit to lift what you cannot, then pray the verse back to God in your own words.

Does MDT Church believe God still lifts heavy hearts today?

Yes. We are a Spirit-filled church in Riceville. We preach Jesus, pray for one another, and trust the Holy Ghost to comfort souls that feel crushed.

What if I need prayer for depression right now?

Call our Prayer Line at 1.877.226.4088. You can also come as you are to MDT Church — Sunday 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM, Tuesday Prayer Night 7:00 PM — at 245 County Road 677, Riceville, TN 37370.

Is this a substitute for counseling or medical care?

No. These pages open the Word and point you to prayer and church family. Depression can need professional help — please seek a doctor or counselor when you need one, and keep leaning on Jesus while you do.

Keep going

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