Category
61 Bible verses in times of affliction
In the midst of everything, God is always faithful, and His word reminds us of that faithfulness, especially when we're hurting. He sees our pain and doesn't dismiss it; instead, He assures us that all is not lost.
It's okay to grieve; it's a natural response to pain and loss. There's really nothing wrong with feeling sad. And you know what? There's a purpose in those times of sadness. He works all things together for good for those who are called according to His purpose.
Psalm 46:101 reminds us to be still and rest in the knowledge that He is God. "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"
And don't forget, the joy of the Lord is your strength, and you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. So take heart, this situation won't be the end of you. Instead, see it as an opportunity to draw closer to God and let your deepest worship flow from within.
After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light and be satisfied. My righteous servant will justify many by the knowledge of himself; and he will bear their iniquities.
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed towards us.
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfil your ministry.
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver. I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.
“Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
and said to him, “Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?”
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Cast your burden on the LORD and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Behold, as your life was respected today in my eyes, so let my life be respected in the LORD’s eyes, and let him deliver me out of all oppression.”
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God.
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
“I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you, that you are afraid of man who shall die, and of the son of man who will be made as grass?
For his anger is but for a moment. His favour is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted amongst the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”
The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;
Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for the LORD your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”
From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For the LORD has comforted Zion. He has comforted all her waste places, and has made her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in them, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burnt, and flame will not scorch you.
If therefore there is any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth,
and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
For it is God who works in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Do all things without complaining and arguing,
that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, amongst whom you are seen as lights in the world,
holding up the word of life, that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run in vain nor labour in vain.
Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.
make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
It is because of the LORD’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don’t fail.
They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
You will be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you will search, and will take your rest in safety.
For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.
Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.
He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honour him.
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.
The Lord GOD’s Spirit is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those who are bound,
Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which can’t be moved, but remains forever.
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people from this time forward and forever more.
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Always rejoice.
Pray without ceasing.
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus towards you.
I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.