Mental Health and the Bible

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Across
  1. 2. Reliance on the character, ability, or truth of someone; Proverbs 3:5-6 guides to trust in God
  2. 6. Recovery process; referenced physically and spiritually, Jeremiah 17:14
  3. 8. Deliverance from sin; linked to mental peace, Romans 10:9
  4. 10. Relief in distress; God described as comforter, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
  5. 12. Expectation for the future; central in overcoming despair, Romans 15:13
  6. 14. Capacity to accept delay; encouraged through trials, James 1:3-4
  7. 17. Centre of thought; advised to renew, Romans 12:2
  8. 18. Free and unmerited favour; essential for spiritual wellbeing, Ephesians 2:8-9
  9. 19. Ceasing work to relax; encouraged to find in God, Matthew 11:28-29
  10. 20. Feeling of pleasure; a fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22
Down
  1. 1. Compassion or forgiveness; God's mercy as a source of hope, Ephesians 2:4-5
  2. 3. Ability to endure; God as the source, Philippians 4:13
  3. 4. Act of pardoning an offender; key to emotional health, Matthew 6:14-15
  4. 5. Complete trust; emphasised for wellbeing, Hebrews 11:1
  5. 7. Ability to discern; a gift from God for decision-making, James 1:5
  6. 9. Deep affection; greatest commandment and a healer, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
  7. 11. State of happiness and satisfaction; learning to be content in all situations, Philippians 4:11-12
  8. 13. Emotional response to threats; "Do not fear" is a frequent biblical reassurance, Isaiah 41:10
  9. 15. State of tranquillity; a gift from God, according to John 14:27
  10. 16. Feeling of worry; Philippians 4:6-7 teaches not to be anxious