How do we know God's presence during spiritual depression?

In times of spiritual depression, believers may struggle to feel God's presence, yet the truth of Scripture assures us of His unwavering faithfulness. David reminds us in Psalm 42 that while he felt abandoned, he still acknowledged God as his rock. The presence of the Lord is our salvation, and even when we cannot sense it, God's promise remains that He will never leave nor forsake His people. Just as David pointed out, hope in God is crucial because, ultimately, our salvation does not depend on fleeting feelings but on God's immutable character and His promises to us.