Verses of Encouragement in Difficult Times
Our Lord Jesus Christ, before leaving to meet his father in heaven, told us that certainly in the world we would have afflictions, "But take heart, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Jesus is therefore our hope of glory, he loves us in the same way as our father God.
The human being in life has to deal with situations that are difficult to face. Vicissitudes that can become real storms if we do not connect to the source of hope and life that is God. These situations can be family problems, illness, economic, work and even death of someone very close to us.
God gives us through his word a new breath, new strength so that together with him we can face and overcome whatever the difficult situation or not, that is happening. The voice of God comforts us, comforts us, calms us, fills us with peace and encourages us at all times.
In the Bible we can find verses of encouragement in difficult times. We therefore invite you to read them at all times with faith and hope.
from the old testament
Here are some verses of encouragement in difficult times that can be found in the old testament. We recommend you read these words with faith and hope, as well as meditate on them and treasure them in your heart. Come on, cheer up! the Lord tells you
Deuteronomy 31:6 , Let us take courage in the Lord, God will fight the battle for us.
6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for the LORD his God will go with you. He will not abandon you or forget you» (PDT)
Isaiah 41:10 , God is with us, He is faithful. We should not fear because He is always present.
10 Fear not, for I am with you; do not dismay, because I am your God who strives for you; I will always help you, I will always support you with the right hand of my justice. (RVR 1960)
Nahum 1:7 , God is good and very good, we should not doubt His infinite goodness
7 The LORD is good; He is a refuge in difficult times and protector of those who come to him. (PDT)
Isaiah 40:26 says , "God is great and powerful; whatever the circumstance, God is above it." We should therefore be secure and confident in Him.
26 Isaiah said, “Raise your eyes to heaven: who created all this? God makes the stars come out; he calls them by name and arranges them one by one. His power is so great that a star is never missing! (TLA)
Proverbs 18:10 , God's wisdom tells us that there is power in His name. Whatever your circumstances, simply call upon the name of Jesus Christ. In His name we have refuge and salvation. God hears our cry and sends the Comforter, His Holy Spirit.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe. (LBLA)
From the New Testament
Here are some verses of encouragement in difficult times that can be found in the Gospel of Jesus, New Testament. We recommend you read and keep these words in your heart. They are the weapons of faith and hope, in any battle. The Lord invites you to have COURAGE and trust in Him:
Philippians 1:6 , God never abandons us; He is with us in the process of our walk of faith. Trust Him!
6 God began the good work in you, and I am sure that he will perfect it until the day that Jesus Christ returns (TLA)
Matthew 28:20 , The Lord continues to confirm His word; He is always there in every situation and always will be. Do not fear!
20 … I will be with you always, even to the end of the age. (TLA)
1 Peter 5:10 , Everything is temporary; let us rather put our trust in the eternal, in the latter glory, which is Jesus Christ in us.
10 But after you have suffered for a little while, God will make everything right again and you will never stop trusting him; he will give you strength so that you are not discouraged, and he will make you always be sure of what you believe. Remember that God has chosen us through Jesus Christ, to be part of his wonderful kingdom.
1 Corinthians 10:13 , God is faithful and shows us the way to overcome adversity, He gives us the strength to endure
13 .. they can trust in God, because he will not allow them to suffer more temptations than they can bear. Also, when temptations come, God himself will show them how to overcome them, and thus they will be able to resist (TLA)
In addition to all these comforting words, take your bible and continue to fill yourself with his presence by reading the following verses that give encouragement and strength in the spirit:
- Hebrews 4: 14-16
- John 14: 26-27
- Ephesians 6: 10
- Luke 22: 31-32
Verses that Encourage in Difficult Times
The word of God gives life to our spirit and encourages us to move forward regardless of the situations we may be going through. His words are like balm for the relief of hearts in anguish. To hear the voice of God through his words is to enter into the light of his glory. It is realizing how important we are to him, of his love and fidelity to us, his children.
God is always interested in helping us overcome trials and difficult times. If you feel disconnected from the true source of life during these times, we bring you a series of motivational Bible verses that will be a strong support, something you can hold onto until the storm passes. Take heart! God's grace is sufficient; with Him, no storm can bring us down. In God's hands, we are safe.
from the old testament
Here are some verses from the Old Testament, which gives encouragement in difficult times. We invite you to read them with faith and the hope that God will act in your favor at all times. For to those who love God all things come to their good (Romans 8:28)
Jeremiah 17:7-8 , The Lord is our refuge; he protects us from all evil at all times, day and night. We must always trust in him.
7 “But blessed are those who only trust me! 8 They are like trees planted on the banks of a river: they extend their roots towards the current, the heat does not harm them, their leaves are always green and they bear fruit all year round (TLA)
Joshua 1:9, God demands that we do our best to strive and be strong. He did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but of love and self-control. So let us be brave and not be discouraged because he will go with us at all times and in all places.
9 “I ask you to be strong and courageous, not to be discouraged or afraid, because I am your God, and I will help you wherever you go. (TLA)
Jeremiah 32:27 , with God all things are possible. God is not a man that He should lie; He fulfills His word. Let us trust in His promises.
27 “Jeremiah, I am the God of Israel and of the whole world. There is absolutely nothing that I cannot do (TLA)
Proverbs 3:26 , With God on our side, nothing and no one can make us fall. If he is for us, who can be against us?
God will always be by your side and nothing will make you fall (TLA)
Isaiah 43:2 , Even though we have serious problems, take heart! His word says that He will always be with you; even if you walk through fire, God will not let the fire burn you.
From the New Testament
Next we present a compilation of verses that can be found in the new testament of the Bible. With messages of encouragement from our Lord Jesus Christ, who instill in us confidence, self-control and fill us with his strength. With that faith and trust we invite you to read them, God will always act in your favor.
John 14:1 , Jesus leads us to the Father, he invites us to trust in his word and in God the Father as well
14 Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me (RVR 1960)
1 Peter 5:6-7 , Let us be meek of heart in the presence of God and trust in him. For when the trial comes, he will take care of us.
6 Therefore, be humble and accept the authority of God, for he is powerful. When the time is right, God will treat them like important people. 7 So put your concerns in God's hands, because he takes care of you (TLA)
Matthew 11:28-30 : In difficult times, let us not allow anguish, anxiety, and worry to take root in our spirit. Rather, let us rest in the Lord; it is time to obey Him.
28 Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your souls; 30 for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (KJV 1960)
James 1:2-4 , Let us trust in God and be happy at all times. To the extent that we obey this, we will learn more to endure and become stronger each time our trust in God is tested.
2 Corinthians 5:17 , In Christ Jesus we are a new creation; the things of the world no longer have power over our lives. Let us remember that we have this great treasure within us, 2 Corinthians 4:7-8
Passages and Biblical Psalms to give Encouragement in Difficult Times
The word of God will always be alive, therefore it gives us encouragement, courage and renews us at all times. It is then necessary to feed our spirit in moments of joy or in times of anguish, sadness or discouragement, in this way the joy will always remain.
In the bible we find diversity of passages with men and women who remained firm in their trust in God. Even in the most difficult moments of their lives they always trusted in the promises of God our Lord. Behold, I am Jehovah, God of all creation. There is nothing impossible for me, Jeremiah 32:27.
God was faithful with them, responding in every situation that befell them. These passages serve as an example of faith to keep hope in the living God. We invite you to read about those men and women of the bible from genesis to apocalypse we can find them. Such as: Abraham, Job, Moses, King David, the apostles disciples of Jesus, and many others. But the main example of obedience, faith and perseverance is our Lord, therefore we must not take our eyes off him. Jesus author and finisher of faith!
Let us remember at all times that Christ's death and resurrection is a sure guarantee that victory is already achieved. There is no circumstance great enough that Christ cannot overcome, He has already overcome! No one can take that victory away from us, that is the greatest encouragement for the believer.
The Psalms and their Verses of Encouragement in Difficult Times
The book of psalms in the Bible are beautiful praises to God in any of his manifestations, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The psalms allow us to rejoice even in difficult times, they help us to keep, protect and live in faith while going through trials. No matter how tough they are. Here are several verses from the psalms that will be of great help to you in the test:
- Surrender control of your path to God, and trust that he will act, Psalm 37:5
- Rest in the Lord, place your burden on him, God sustains you and will always lift you up in the falls. Psalm 55:22
- The Lord is the protection, help and our strength in the bad day. We should have no fear, Psalm 46:1-3
- God is our strong and immovable rock, our castle of protection, in him and only in him we must put our trust. Shield and strength in battle, Psalm 18:2.
There are many more Verses of Encouragement in Difficult Times that we can find in the psalms. We recommend you also read:
