Can You Love God and Still Struggle Mentally?

I used to think that struggling mentally meant something was wrong with my faith. I didn’t hear many people say otherwise – especially not in church. But over time, I’ve learned that you can love Jesus deeply and still battle in your mind. Let’s talk about it.

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I love Jesus.

I read my bible, pray, and talk to God daily. And still… I’ve had seasons where my mind felt heavy, anxious, or just tired.

For a long time, I thought those two things couldn’t exist at the same time – that if I was mentally struggling, I must not be spiritually strong. That if I really trusted God, I wouldn’t feel this way.

But that’s a lie. And I think a lot of us have been carrying it quietly.

The truth is: you can love God and still struggle with your mental health. And that doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human.

The bible is filled with stories of people who deeply loved God – and also felt overwhelmed, isolated, depressed, or unsure. David, Elijah, Job, even Jesus in the garden… their emotions were real, and God never rejected them for it.

In this video, I’m sharing that I realized my mental battles don’t disqualify my closeness with God – they’re a space where He meets me.

So if you’ve ever felt like your anxiety or mental lows mean you’re somehow failing at faith, I hope this conversation gives you room to breathe. You’re not alone and you’re certainly not loved any less.

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Have you ever felt like your emotions disqualified you from being close to God? Let’s talk in the comments.

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