Depression

If you feel hopeless, or you've experienced self-harm or suicidal thoughts, you need to know there's a God who loves you, has a purpose for you, and who's with you now. This six-day Life.Church Bible plan will help you understand who God says you are and empower your journey to healing. ***If you're in an emergency, please reach out to someone. Resources are included with each day's devotional.

Overcoming Thoughts of Suicide and Self-Harm

Hello! The empty nest is such a special season of life, one in which we are meant to live fully. It's a wonderful time to deepen your faith, strengthen your relationships and discover new callings and purposes. Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. " (John 10:10). May this plan help you draw closer to the source of life Himself. As you do, I hope you will embrace this season and overflow with faithfulness and His fruitfulness. I'll be cheering for you along the way! We're in this season together! 

Living Fully in the Empty Nest

Depression is often described as dark days. While it can refer to a formally diagnosed disorder or subclinical periods of languishing, depression is clinically understood as prolonged feelings of sadness and loss of interest in life. People experiencing these symptoms are encouraged to seek mental health support. But with or without diagnosis, many people will experience periods of darkness in their mental health journeys. This Sanctuary devotional is for the dark days and nights, be they cloudy or pitch black. 

Note: This devotional may be best suited for individuals with mild to moderate experiences of depression or languishing mental health.

From Dusk to Dawn, Reflections on the Darkness of Depression: A Five-Day Sanctuary Devotional

In this 3-day devotional, let’s pause together, hand in hand, and rest in God’s love. Life can feel 
overwhelming, like we’re sinking into deep valleys, wondering if God has turned away or 
forgotten us. We may feel lost and uncertain, quietly asking, “Do You even see me?” But in the 
midst of it all, His gentle voice reminds us: “I see you.” You are never unseen, never forgotten, 
never alone.

HE SEES

Ever felt like things are just off at work? Even if everything looks right on the surface. Have you been putting in the work, carrying the responsibility, and still can’t shake the sense that you are stuck without a clear reason why?

What follows isn’t a quick fix or a surface-level solution, but an honest walk through the tension many men face in their work, identity, and calling. My hope is that as you read, you begin to see where God may be inviting you to pause, realign, and take a step forward with greater clarity and purpose.

I’m Just a Guy: Feeling Stuck at Work

Seek comfort and encouragement from the Lord's never-ending supply of mercy, grace, and love. In this section from her book of prayers, Kate Motaung provides words for you to pray when you don't have any. God will always surround you with his love no matter what you are going through. 

Prayers for Comfort

Has your unworthiness kept you from God and others? Ever felt broken beyond repair? In this 5-day journey, discover how King David moved from hiding in shame to healing in God's presence. Through biblical and practical insights and personal stories from Scott Savage, you'll learn to distinguish between shame and healthy guilt, find hope in God's character, and experience true freedom. Start today to exchange unworthiness for God's unconditional love.

From Hiding to Healing: Trade Unworthiness for God's Love and Break Shame's Power Over You

Elijah, an Old Testament prophet of God, lived a life of faith. The Bible says he was a normal person just like us, yet he prayed enormous prayers – and God answered! Elijah saw God’s miraculous provision and heard God’s voice, but also encountered doubt and despair. This 9-day plan by David Guzik will encourage you to follow Elijah’s example and trust in the living God!

The Life of Elijah: Faith in the Living God

This devotional is part of our Happy Series, created to help you experience deep and lasting joy. If you completed Get Happy, you learned how to break the world’s patterns that steal happiness. In this companion plan, you will discover joy by embracing who God says you are. Over five days, explore identity truths that renew your thinking and restore your happiness. God designed you for joy – let Him show you how happy life can be in Him.