Praying to Overcome Depression

Father, You are a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble (Psalm 9:9).  I lean on and confidently put my trust in You, for all those who know Your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You (Psalm 9:10).  Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put all hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God (Psalm 42:11).

My soul is weary with sorrow; please strengthen me according to Your Word (Psalm 119:28). I was bowed down in distress (Psalm 57:6). Lord, You uphold all those who fall and lift up all who are bowed down (Psalm 145:14).  I will be of good courage because Your eyes range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to You (2 Chronicles 16:9). 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Father, I know from Your Word that You have thoughts and plans for my welfare and peace. I will say to my fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear; God will come, with divine retribution He will come to save me” (Isaiah 35:4).  You will keep me in perfect peace, as long as my mind is stayed on You (Isaiah 26:3), then I can stop allowing myself to be agitated and disturbed and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled (John 14:27 Amplified).

Satan, I resist you and every oppressive spirit in the mighty name of the Lord Jesus. I resist fear, discouragement, self-pity, and depression (James 4:7). I speak the Word of truth, and I give you no place, devil; I give no opportunity to you (Ephesians 4:27). I am delivered from oppression and depression (Luke 4:18). I will overcome by the blood of the Lamb, my Savior, and the word of my own testimony (Revelation 12:11).

You tell me: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). And so, I rejoice! I pray You will strengthen me with power through Your Spirit in my inner being (Ephesians 3:16).

Father God, I thank You that I have been given a spirit of power and of love and of a calm and well-balanced mind (2 Timothy 1:7). I have a fresh mental and spiritual attitude, for I am being constantly renewed in the spirit of my mind by Your Word, O my God. Because Jesus is in me, I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) and I hold the thoughts and purposes of His heart (Philippians 2:5). I arise from the prostration and depression in which circumstances have kept me. I have been raised to new life. Thanks to Jesus, I can shine and be radiant with the glory of the Lord (Isaiah 60:1).

Thank You, Father, in Jesus’ name, that I am set free from every evil work (Galatians 1:4). I praise You that the joy of the Lord is my strength (Nehemiah 8:10). God, my Father, has given me all things that pertain to life and godliness; and I am a partaker of His divine nature (2 Peter 1:3-4). The peace that surpasses all understanding keeps my heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7). And things which are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, if they be of good report or have good virtue or are praiseworthy, I will think on these things (Philippians 4:8).