Loss and pain
Sadness
A low mood that comes from losses, disappointments, or difficult situations.
What the Bible can tell you
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God.
Psalms 42:11
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don't be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10
A human reading
Sadness is a human emotion, not a spiritual failure. The psalmist asks himself why he is downcast and reminds himself that there is hope. Allowing yourself to feel it, without staying trapped, is an important step.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.