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Depression can feel like a thick fog that clouds everything, your joy, your purpose, even your connection with God. But the good news is that you are not alone, and this is not the end of your story. In Psalm 42:11, the psalmist speaks directly to his soul, asking, “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” That simple line reminds us of something powerful: we may not feel like praising today, but we will again. The path to healing begins with honesty, admitting where we are, remembering how God has met us in the past, and daring to hope that He will do it again.
If you’re struggling in the quiet places of your heart, you don’t have to fake it. God already sees you, and He sings over you with love (Zephaniah 3:17). Take a moment today to pause and ask, What’s really going on inside me? Then lift your eyes, even if just barely, and whisper a prayer of hope. You may not feel strong, but the God who brought you this far is not finished yet.
Prayer:
God, you see the parts of me I try to hide, even from myself. Thank you for your love that holds me in the middle of my sadness. Help me to be honest about what I’m feeling, to remember your faithfulness, and to find hope in who you are. Teach my heart to trust you again. In Jesus’ name, amen.