Depression Acrostic

[Photo by K. Mitch Hodge]

This has been a helpful set of verses in times of depression. The ability to call out to God the Father to release us during difficult time by using His names and titles has been transformative.

  • Ron Roy

Deliverer

But I am poor and needy. May the Lord think about me. You are my help and my deliverer. Don’t delay, my God. 
- Psalms 40:17

Emmanuel

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child,
    and shall give birth to a son.
They shall call his name Immanuel,”
    which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”
- Matthew 1:23

Prince of Peace

For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Refuge in times of trouble

Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him 
- Nahum 1:7

Everlasting Father

For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-   Isaiah 9:6

S Shepherd (my)

Yahweh is my shepherd:
I shall lack nothing. 
- Psalms 23:1

S Shield (our)

Behold, God our shield,
    look at the face of your anointed. 
- Psalm 84:9

I Intercessor 

Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them. 
- Hebrews 7:25

Over-comer of World

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.
- John 16:33

N  Jehovah “Nissi”  (Banner)

Moses built an altar, and called its name “Yahweh our Banner”. 
- Exodus 17:15

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