When Depression Feels Heavy – Holding on to hope in the shadows that won’t lift
Free printable devotional (PDF)

Depression is more than “feeling sad.” It’s the weight that settles on your chest before you even get out of bed. It’s the fog that makes simple decisions feel impossible and the heaviness that makes joy seem far away—even when nothing is “wrong” on the outside.

When Depression Feels Heavy is a gentle devotional for the days when:

• You feel numb, exhausted, or overwhelmed for reasons you can’t explain

• You’re tired of pretending you’re okay around other people

• You wonder if God is disappointed, distant, or tired of your struggle

• Hope feels small, and you’re not sure how to keep going

Through honest reflection, Scripture, and a closing prayer, this devotional helps you:

• Hear truth that counters the lies depression whispers

• Remember that your worth is not defined by how you feel

• See that God draws near to the brokenhearted and weary

• Take small, real steps toward light—without pressure or shame

What’s included:

• 1 printable devotional (PDF)

• 5–7 minute read

• Scripture-centered encouragement + guided prayer

• For personal use (you may reprint for your own use as often as you’d like)

This free devotional is part of the Ivory Road Resources collection—created to sit quietly beside you in the dark and remind you that depression is not the end of your story.