Does God Care About My Depression?
Yes — deeply and personally. God does not look at your depression with disappointment. He is the one who draws near to the brokenhearted and who collects every one of your tears.
What Scripture Says
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18"You have collected all my tears in Your bottle; are they not in Your record?"
Psalm 56:8"Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7"Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you!"
Isaiah 49:15Going Deeper
God's care for you is not conditional on your emotional state. He doesn't love you less on the days you can barely get out of bed. Psalm 56:8 paints a stunning picture — God keeps track of every tear you cry. Your pain is not invisible to Him; it is precious to Him. He is closer than you think.
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