Depression is real and we won’t even begin to gaslight you about it. But accepting that is real does not mean it is okay.
That is why I have come up with these 10 prayers for depression and anxiety with Bible verses to break that hold of the devil.
And frankly that is what depression is.
It is a yoke of the devil. God does not want you to be depressed. The Bible repeatedly talks about joy and rejoicing and there’s no way God would be happy when you are depressed or feeling anxious.
But you know who’s happy when you are in that state?
Of course, the devil.
He knows that when you have joy, you will love God more, you will serve God better, you will love those around you, you will do good and happy things.
If he succeeds to make you feel sad and anxious, then he can keep you gloomy.
That is why you must see depression and anxiety as warfare. With these prayers for depression and anxiety with Bible verses, you will wage a good warfare against the devil’s ploy.
Prayers for Depression and Anxiety with Bible Verses
Lord, please deliver me from every trouble that looms over me. Save me from this crushing weight that my soul feels and I will rejoice forever more.
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their distress and troubles.
The Lord is close to those who are of a broken heart and saves such as are crushed with sorrow for sin and are humbly and thoroughly penitent. – Psalm 34:17-18.
Verse 17 says that the Lord will hear and deliver the righteous when they cry. That is why you must pray. Because God will hear you and He will come quickly to deliver you.
Father, I am afraid and weakened in the face of these troubles around me. Reassure me that You are with me and strengthen me to face these difficulties.
Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice. – Isaiah 41:10.
There are battles that you cannot run from.
Now when these battles of life begin to rage more than you expected or more than your strength could bear, you begin to feel left alone.
That is when the devil creeps in with fear, worry, depression, and anxiety.
At this point, all you need is the reassurance that God’s presence is with you and together with that you can apply for strength to face the situation head-on.
Father, speak comfort into my mind and soul. When these restless thoughts rage in my heart, let Your words console and comfort me O Lord.
In the multitude of my [anxious] thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul! – Psalm 94:19.
I recall a time when I felt depressed and it is the word of God that lifted me. Listening to sermons from my pastor and studying the word for myself.
It was all that helped me. That is comfort to the mind and soul.
Lord, I choose to come to You with all that bothers me. I refuse to worry over the things I cannot do or fix because I know You are my Father and You care for me. Give me peace and help me trust in You. Amen
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7
I once heard someone say that when you worry, it is because you have not submitted the matter to God.
As you pray this prayer, it is not about making a decision not to worry alone. It is also about saying, God I am handing over the matter to You because I know You can fix it.
If you keep worrying after praying, then you have not prayed enough. Pray again. You must pray until you get to a point where you are confident that God has heard You and the matter is solved.
It does not matter if the problem lingers physically. For you, God has taken control – this is how we pray to cure depression and anxiety in life.
Father, I am tired of carrying these burdens myself. I submit them at Your feet and ask that You give rest to my weary soul.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.] – Matthew 11:28
I remember when it felt like everyone around me was depending on me for some financial favor or the other.
At that point, I was not even doing well financially.
So I had people who needed my help and I could not help them. This led me to bouts of depression.
It can happen to you too. That is why you should never assume that you can do life with your strength.
You should not wait until you begin to be overwhelmed or until you have tried everything before you call on the Master.
My hope is in God, My trust in God. I will not be moved by my situation, I will not be anxious by the things I can’t control, and I will not be depressed when things do not go as planned
This is more of a declaration or affirmation.
It is drawn from the book of Psalms 42:11;
Why are you cast down, O my inner self? And why should you moan over me and be disquieted within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him, Who is the help of my countenance, and my God.
Speak to your soul and tell it not to be downcast.
Say it for as long as you can until you feel calm and warmth in your inner man. Sometimes, it is our confession of being depressed and being anxious that invites the devil to heap more heaviness on us.
Instead, confess this prayer for depression and anxiety above.
Father, I cast every anxiety I feel on You. I lay my depressing thoughts at Your feet and embrace the care and love You have for me.
Casting the [a]whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, [b]once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you [c]watchfully. – 1 Peter 5:7
You do not need to carry those thoughts and those feelings. Submit them to God and He will bear them for you.
FAQs
What is the most powerful prayer for depression?
The most powerful prayer for depression is to say “God, I come against the spirit of heaviness that brings depression. May Your God overwhelm my heart and terminate every feeling of anxiety and depression.”
How does God say to deal with depression?
One scripture that shows us how God says we should deal with depression is Matthew 11:28 which asks us to come to Him with our burdens and He will give us rest. We go to Him in prayer and submit our worries to Him.
How do I pray to God to get rid of anxiety?
You can pray to God to get rid of anxiety by using scriptures like Matthew 11:28, Psalm 42:11, Psalm 94:19 and pray radically until you feel light again.
Conclusion
I am sure that with these prayers for depression and anxiety with Bible verses, you have become more equipped to fight the spirit of heaviness that sponsor depression and anxiety.