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.

This is my comfort in my misery: that your word preserves my life.

From the trouble of his life he will see; he will be satisfied. In his knowledge, the righteous one, my servant, shall declare many righteous, and he is the one who will bear their iniquities.

Unless your law had been my delight, then I would have perished in my misery.

Then they called to Yahweh for help in their trouble. He saved them from their distresses.

Then they called to Yahweh for help in their trouble; he saved them from their distresses.

For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, thus through Christ our comfort overflows also.

For I consider that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us.

I have said these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction, but have courage! I have conquered the world.”

Consider my affliction and trouble, and forgive all my sins.

Yahweh is near to those who are heartbroken and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

But you, be self-controlled in all things, bear hardship patiently, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Yahweh is good—a refuge in the day of distress; he knows those who take refuge in him.

Then they cried out to Yahweh in their trouble. He delivered them from their distresses

Look! I have refined you, but not like silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of misery.

Come to me, all of you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke on 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 the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”For my yoke is easy to carry and my burden is light.”

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

Look, as your life was precious in my eyes this day, may my life be great in the eyes of Yahweh, and may he rescue me from all trouble.”

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you—not as the world gives, I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.

Even when I walk in a dark valley, I fear no evil because you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

This poor man called and Yahweh heard, and saved him from all his troubles.

Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, because I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.

You must not fear, for I am with you; you must not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, indeed I will help you, indeed I will take hold of you with the right hand of my salvation.

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose,

Be strong and let your heart show strength, all you who wait for Yahweh.

casting all your cares on him, because he cares for you.

“I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man? He dies! And of the son of humankind? He is sacrificed as grass!

For there is a moment in his anger; there is a lifetime in his favor. Weeping lodges for the evening, but in the morning comes rejoicing.

God is our refuge and strength, a very sufficient help in troubles.Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.Yahweh of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our high stronghold.Therefore we will not fear though the earth change, and though the mountains totter into the midst of the sea,

Be strong and be courageous; you should not be afraid, and you should not be in dread from their presence, for Yahweh your God is the one going with you; he will not leave you alone and he will not forsake you.”

From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart grows faint. You will lead me to a rock that is higher than I.

For Yahweh will comfort Zion; he will comfort all its sites of ruins. And he will make its wilderness like Eden, and its desert like the garden of Yahweh. Joy and gladness will be found in it, thanksgiving and the sound of song.

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not flow over you. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not scorch you.

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven and of those on earth and of those under the earth,and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.Therefore my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.For the one at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure, is God.Do all things without grumbling and disputing,in order that you may become blameless and innocent, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as stars in the world,holding fast to the word of life, for a source of pride to me in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and rejoice with all of you.And in the same way also you rejoice and rejoice with me.But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I also may be encouraged when I know your circumstances.complete my joy, so that you are in agreement, having the same love, united in spirit, having one purpose.

Blessed is 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, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in all affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

The loyal love of Yahweh does not cease; his compassions do not come to an end.They are new in the morning, great is your faithfulness.

My flesh and heart failed, but God is the strength of my heart and my reward forever.

And you will have confidence because there is hope; and you will be well protected—you will sleep in safety.

Only for God wait in silence, O my soul, because my hope is from him.

For we do not have a high priest who is not able to sympathize with our weaknesses, but who has been tempted in all things in the same way, without sin.Therefore let us approach with confidence to the throne of grace, in order that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

When my troubled thoughts were many within me, your consolations cheered my soul.

He will call upon me and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue and honor him.

Carry the burdens of one another, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Your lifestyle must be free from the love of money, being content with what you have. For he himself has said, “I will never desert you, and I will never abandon you.”

For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline.

And Yahweh will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of distress.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

rejoicing in hope, enduring in affliction, being devoted to prayer,

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me alive. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my enemies, and you save me with your right hand.

Blessed are the ones who mourn, because they will be comforted.

The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is upon me, because Yahweh has anointed me, he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives and liberation to those who are bound,

My soul weeps because of grief; strengthen me according to your word.

Those who trust in Yahweh are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.As mountains are round about Jerusalem, so Yahweh is round about his people, from now until forever.

Only for God wait in silence, O my soul, because my hope is from him.Only he is my rock and my salvation, my high stronghold; I shall not be shaken.

Trust Yahweh with all your heart; do not lean toward your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will straighten your paths.

Trouble and anguish have found me; your commands delight me.

Rejoice always,pray constantly,give thanks in everything; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

Rather for you I wait, O Yahweh. You will answer, O Lord my God.

He is the one who heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.

I lift up my eyes to the mountains; whence will my help come?My help is from Yahweh, maker of heaven and earth.

I have set Yahweh before me always. Because he is at my right hand I will not be shaken.Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices. Yes, my body will dwell in safety,

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