What is the best book of the Bible to read if I am depressed?

What is the best book of the Bible to read if I am depressed?

The best book of the Bible to read when feeling anxious or depressed is the Book of Psalms.

Psalms is the longest book of the Bible and was written by many authors: David, Solomon, Asaph, and the sons of Korah to name a few. Most of these writers dealt with difficulties and depression but found peace and comfort in expressing the love, joy, and hope they found in the Lord. You’ll find these instances in the Scriptures listed below:

• Psalm 23: David speaks of our Good Shepherd who provides for and protects His sheep.
• Psalm 40: We see how God redeems the junk of sin and gives us something to sing and rejoice about.
• Psalm 42: This passage exclaims that all our hope is in the Lord.
• Psalm 100: This is a song of pure praise and thankfulness.
• Psalm 119: This psalm is all about the beauty, majesty, and practical usefulness of God’s Word.
• Psalm 139: This chapter declares that you are made purposefully and intentionally in the womb by God Himself.

It is almost impossible to remain anxious or depressed if we will prayerfully thank and praise the Lord for who He is, what He’s done, and how He loves us! And we can do that daily by reading and meditating on the wonderful Book of Psalms.