Millions of people, including Christians, suffer from depression. Depression can manifest as sadness, low energy, frustration, numbness, and extended misery. Depression is a complicated, multifaceted condition. Being depressed is not inherently sinful, and depression is not always caused by sin, nor does it indicate a lack of faith. When depression strikes, the victim needs to make discovering the cause and treatment of the depression a priority.

Sometimes, the victim of depression can just ride it out, trusting that God will bring comfort and that the situation will change. Other times, counselling and medication are required…

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