Mental health struggles are more common than many Christians admit. Anxiety, depression, burnout, and emotional exhaustion are affecting believers of all ages. And yet, the church often remains silent. Many suffer in secret, thinking their struggles indicate weak faith.

But the Bible doesn’t shy away from emotional pain. David wrote, “My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?” (Psalm 6:3). Elijah, after a great spiritual victory, sank into despair and asked God to take his life (1 Kings 19:4). Jesus Himself wept and sweated drops of blood in anguish.

Struggling with mental health is not a sign of spiritual failure. We live in a broken world, and our minds are as vulnerable as our bodies. What matters is how we respond. Seeking help is not a lack of faith – it’s an act of wisdom and humility.

The church must become a safe place for honest conversations about mental health. Galatians 6:2 urges us to “carry each other’s burdens.” That includes emotional ones. We are called to walk with one another in pain, not offer quick fixes or spiritual clichés.

Practical help includes therapy, support groups, and medical treatment when necessary – tools that God can use for healing. But spiritual care also matters: immersing ourselves in Scripture, cultivating prayer, and worshiping even when it’s hard.

God is near to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18). He doesn’t abandon us in our darkness; He walks with us through it. He offers peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7), even when the storm rages.

Let’s remove the stigma. Let’s stop pretending that Christians don’t struggle. Instead, let’s offer grace, support, and the reminder that healing is possible – both in this life and fully in the life to come.