Sadness, discouragement, and hope
Being close to God and feeling heavy are not opposites, and asking for real help is part of the answer.
In the scriptures
- Old TestamentPsalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
- New TestamentMatthew 11:28–30
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
- Book of MormonEther 12:4
“Whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world.”
- Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 121:7–8
“My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment.”
Where the Church has written about it
- For the Strength of YouthYour Body Is Sacred
- Gospel TopicsHope
- Life HelpLife Help: Mental Health
- Life HelpLife Help: Hope
- General ConferenceTalks on hope and mental health
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