God wants you to know that you do not have to live imprisoned by thoughts of low self-esteem. He will liberate you from this bondage when you ask Him to open your heart to the truth of His love and acceptance.

Both believers and non-believers alike may experience the emotions of depression or anxiety.  For some people, these are clinical symptoms, the result of a health condition that may need medical treatment. 

God does not intend for us to consider Him a stern judge peering over the bench at the accused. Yet many believers have this perception of Him.