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70 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
The Lord is good – indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.
God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,
He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.
The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.
I repeat, be strong and brave! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic, for I, the Lord your God, am with you in all you do.”
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.
The everlasting God is a refuge, and underneath you are his eternal arms; he has driven out enemies before you, and has said, “Destroy!”
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the sovereign One, and resides in the protective shadow of the mighty king –
The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.
The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.
The sovereign Lord is my source of strength. He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. (This prayer is for the song leader. It is to be accompanied by stringed instruments.)
The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.
who loves me and is my stronghold, my refuge and my deliverer, my shield and the one in whom I take shelter, who makes nations submit to me.
The Lord is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely.He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.
You are my source of strength! I will sing praises to you! For God is my refuge, the God who loves me.
I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
When the fig tree does not bud, and there are no grapes on the vines; when the olive trees do not produce, and the fields yield no crops; when the sheep disappear from the pen, and there are no cattle in the stalls,I will rejoice because of the Lord; I will be happy because of the God who delivers me!
The Lord is indeed going before you – he will be with you; he will not fail you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged!”
Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.
The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!
The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.The Lord strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.
The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!Even if my father and mother abandoned me, the Lord would take me in.Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord’s favor in the land of the living?Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall.Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.
You are from God, little children, and have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the Lord your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!”
I am with you! I will protect you wherever you go and will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I promised you!”
No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.A voice cries out, “In the wilderness clear a way for the Lord; construct in the desert a road for our God.Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble.But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.
Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you and I will never abandon you.”So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.”
When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.
So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.
My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me confidence.He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.
Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparisonbecause we are not looking at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen. For what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
Always rejoice,constantly pray,in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
When I am afraid, I trust in you.In God – I boast in his promise – in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?
When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,For human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.For if someone merely listens to the message and does not live it out, he is like someone who gazes at his own face in a mirror.For he gazes at himself and then goes out and immediately forgets what sort of person he was.But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out – he will be blessed in what he does.If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.