Bible Verses concerning mental health and inclusivity

[Matthew Calvin Wilkinson]

Hi Everybody
I have recently been given the oppurtunity to deliver a sermon with my friend in front of our school. It is not long, only 10 minutes. We want to discuss how god has is arms oppened to everyone, and how he can help with mental health, whether it just be fatigue or sadness, or something worse. I was hoping you guys would be able to point us in the right direction so we can find some good bible verses. We are both relatively young christians so any help we be much appreciated
Thanks
Matt

 

[maintenance man]

I was hoping you guys would be able to point us in the right direction so we can find some good bible verses.

This one comes to mind:

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

 

[Matthew Calvin Wilkinson]

This one comes to mind:

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Thank you for your advice. God bless you

 

[maintenance man]

Thank you for your advice. God bless you

You're welcome! Welcome to CF. You should get many more responses.

 

[SkyWriting]

Hi Everybody
I have recently been given the oppurtunity to deliver a sermon with my friend in front of our school. It is not long, only 10 minutes. We want to discuss how god has is arms oppened to everyone, and how he can help with mental health, whether it just be fatigue or sadness, or something worse. I was hoping you guys would be able to point us in the right direction so we can find some good bible verses. We are both relatively young christians so any help we be much appreciated
Thanks
Matt

Absolutely! Live in peace and faith.

Jeremiah 17:10
“I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”

I read a story about a child born "deaf and dumb" as well as other health issues.
In his few short years of life, he smiled and pointed his finger up.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.

 

[maintenance man]

We want to discuss how god has is arms oppened to everyone,

Romans 10:12 (NIV)

“For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him.”

Romans 2:11 (NIV)

“For God does not show favoritism.”

Galatians 3:28 (NIV)

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

John 3:16 (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

 

[NumberOfStars]

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
-Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
-John 8:12 (NIV)

 

[Haydee]

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

All the best Matt with your sermon.

 

[Matthew Calvin Wilkinson]

Absolutely! Live in peace and faith.

Jeremiah 17:10
“I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”

I read a story about a child born "deaf and dumb" as well as other health issues.
In his few short years of life, he smiled and pointed his finger up.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.

Thank you so much for the advice

 

[FutureAndAHope]

Isa 26:3-4 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.

Neh 8:10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Hope you go well with your sermon. The most important thing to remember with God and mental health is that as we continually enter God's presence we are given, His positive attributes, or the fruits of the Spirit listed above. We need to abide in His presence, to pray often to God.

John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.

 

[ColinJesusboy28]

HI Matthew, I think it's great that your school is supporting this! I think what most teens can relate to these days about the Holy Bible is that we aren't just facing mental illness but we are facing the evil one.
We battle illness yes, but we battle evil all day long. God Bless with your sermon/speech!