This site was created to inform, lift-up, and support believers in Christ who are struggling with depression. This is a safe place to share your thoughts and pain, no need to stand on protocol. You are not a bad Christian if you hurt with the burden of depression. Our hope is in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and our desire is to show that grace to all who visit Captured Within, regardless of belief.
Please know that we believe that depression is like cancer or diabetes in that it is the result of a fallen world. Depression is NOT a punishment from God and it is not a sin. Depression is a real medical condition and has been diagnosed as such by many believing doctors. If you only get one thing out of this site let it be this, God is with you and He loves you no matter what else is going on in your mind.
God’s Word says this in Psalms 31:24
“Be strong, all of you who put your hope in the Lord. Never give up.”
This is stated by David after he explains his own struggles and how crying out to the Lord for safety was his stronghold from his enemies. I know in the dark times you can see no hope but the Lord is there.
Captured Within is not for those who are seeking psychological advice. We will not sell you a drug that will fix everything. You will not find all the answers to your problems. You will, however, find community support, friendship, and a place to air your own thoughts and struggles.
Though both counseling and medication can be very helpful in the recovery of depression, there is another aspect to the darkness within. There is a spiritual battle over every soul and depression is one way that is being fought. Captured Within hopes to help you be equipped for that battle. Be it with Scriptures that we’ve found helpful, or prayer support when the battle seems too much.