Depression is a term that a lot of Christians can be afraid to use as it is not used in the Bible. However, the Bible has plenty of things to say about sadness, sorrow, grief, and despair and how God is a refuge and relief to such feelings....
In Deuteronomy 6:4-9, you will see three sequential imperatives that you must obey so that you will center your whole existence around loving Yahweh.
I. Bask in Your Exclusive Relationship With Yahweh (4)
A. Bask in the Entity of the relationship
B. Bask in the intimacy of the relationship
C. Bask in the Exclusivity of the relationship
II. Love Yahweh With Everything (5)
A. With all your affections and decisions
B. With all your existence
C. With all your energy
III. Emboss Yahweh’s Commands Everywhere (6-9)
A. Emboss His Commands on Your Instruction
B. Emboss His Commands on Your Conversation
C. Emboss His Commands on Your Meditation
D. Emboss His Commands on Your Administration

Chris Mullins is a 2020 graduate of The Master's Seminary Spokane with a Master's of Divinity. He and his wife, Ashley, serve at Faith Bible Church in Hood River, Oregon.
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Depression is a term that a lot of Christians can be afraid to use as it is not used in the Bible. However, the Bible has plenty of things to say about sadness, sorrow, grief, and despair and how God is a refuge and relief to such feelings....