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Happiness is a choice. You just need to change your mind-set and focus on the positive. When you say this to someone struggling with depression, you are essentially telling them that they are CHOOSING to be sad…that they are bringing this depression on themselves. If it was as simple as choosing to be happy, don’t you think they would?
You don’t need medication. Unless you are a doctor, DO NOT give clinical or medical advice. Leave that to the professionals. Rather encourage someone facing depression to talk it over with their doctor.
You’re depressed again? They are already scared to be falling into depression again. For you to sound annoyed does not help.
Are you reading your Bible enough? Are you praying enough? To someone who is depressed, asking them this question feels as if you are saying, “If you just trusted God more or had more faith, you wouldn’t be depressed…somehow suggesting it is their fault God hasn’t healed them. However, none of us can DO ENOUGH on our own to get God to act how we think He should. Thankfully, God’s love and provision are not based on our performance. God’s ways are wiser than ours and He loves us like crazy. And while God removes some struggles immediately, He allows us to walk through others. Even though we might not understand, He has a purpose in all things.