Bible verses about Mental Illness
Verses for those struggling with mental health, about honest prayer and steady hope.
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while he himself traveled on a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”
1 Kings 19:4Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”
1 Kings 19:5I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.
Psalms 6:6How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?
Psalms 13:2The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
Psalms 34:18Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence.
Psalms 42:5Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.
Psalms 42:11Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.
Psalms 43:5For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol.
Psalms 88:3My eyes grow dim with grief. I call to You daily, O LORD; I spread out my hands to You.
Psalms 88:9When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.
Psalms 94:19Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Proverbs 12:25You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
2 Corinthians 1:4We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 4:8But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7