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69 Bible verses for strength in difficult times
Hey there, I want you to know that God's mercy is new every single morning. He always provides a way out, a path through the storm, even when you can't see it yet. He brings a calm that passes all understanding right in the middle of the chaos.
In every single thing you've been through, even in the heartache, the sadness, the disappointment, God has been right there with you, holding you up. I know it's hard sometimes, and you might not understand why things happen the way they do. But I can tell you this with absolute certainty: God works all things together for good.1
When things get tough, turning to God is the best thing you can do. Run to Him, cry in His presence, let it all out. You'll find the comfort and relief your soul needs. Talking to Him, just pouring out your heart, will bring a freedom you won't find anywhere else. And you don't have to worry about being judged. He's not going to scold you. He just wants to heal your hurts and fill you with His peace.
The Holy Spirit loves you so much, and right now, He's offering you His constant, unwavering companionship. He's always there for you, 24/7, no strings attached. He won't leave you hanging. He'll take care of you, walking with you every step of the way until you're healed and through this.
And when it's all said and done, you'll see the sun break through the clouds. You'll thank God for what you've been through, and you'll be able to use your experience to help others. You'll be able to offer them the key to surviving tough times. Through you, God will show His glory and His power.
1Romans 8:28
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: He is their strength in the time of trouble.
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
The eternal God is thy refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms: And he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; And shall say, Destroy them.
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls:Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.The LORD is their strength, And he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.
My goodness, and my fortress; My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I trust; Who subdueth my people under me.
The LORD God is my strength, And he will make my feet like hinds' feet, And he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, They stumbled and fell.Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear What man shall do unto me.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, And strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
My flesh and my heart faileth: But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
My soul, wait thou only upon God; For my expectation is from him.He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my defence; I shall not be moved.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Rejoice evermore.Pray without ceasing.In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.In God I will praise his word, In God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.