Dear brothers and sisters,
In life’s most challenging moments, finding God can provide immense comfort and strength. When we face hardships, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. However, the Bible reminds us that God is always near, even in our darkest times. He is our refuge and strength, a constant presence in trouble.
One of the most powerful ways to find God during difficult times is through prayer. Pouring out our hearts to Him allows us to release our burdens and find peace. Just as Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane before His crucifixion, we too can seek God’s guidance and support in prayer. It is through honest conversation with our Heavenly Father that we can feel His comforting presence and gain the strength to endure.
Another way to find God in hard times is by immersing ourselves in His Word. The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who faced immense struggles yet found God’s presence and help. For instance, Job went through unimaginable suffering, but he never lost his faith. Despite losing everything, he continued to trust in God’s wisdom and sovereignty. His story is a testament to the power of unwavering faith and how God can restore and bless us even after great loss.
Furthermore, God’s creation around us can also be a source of comfort. Taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature can remind us of God’s power and love. The Psalms often speak of finding God in the beauty of the natural world, and these reflections can uplift our spirits and remind us of God’s greatness.
In addition to personal prayer and Bible reading, fellowship with other believers is crucial. Sharing our struggles with trusted friends or a church community allows us to receive support and encouragement. The early Christians faced severe persecution but found strength in their unity and shared faith. When we come together in times of hardship, we can uplift each other and find God’s presence in our collective faith and prayers.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about finding God in hard times.
“I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, set me in a large place”
— Psalm 118:5
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my helpMy help cometh from the Lord , which made heaven earth”
— Psalm 121:1-2
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, strengthenedst me with strength in my soul”
— Psalm 138:3
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, thy right hand shall save me”
— Psalm 138:7
“I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved”
— Psalm 16:8
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”
— Psalm 23:4
“The Lord is my light my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
— Psalm 27:1
“Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord”
— Psalm 27:14
“Be of good courage, he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord”
— Psalm 31:24
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. SelahI will instruct thee teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye”
— Psalm 32:7-8
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; saveth such as be of a contrite spirit”
— Psalm 34:18
“But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord : he is their strength in the time of trouble”
— Psalm 37:39
“I waited patiently for the Lord ; he inclined unto me, heard my cryHe brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, set my feet upon a rock, established my goingsAnd he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, fear, shall trust in the Lord”
— Psalm 40:1-3
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in trouble”
— Psalm 46:1
“Be still, know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth”
— Psalm 46:10
“Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, thou shalt glorify me”
— Psalm 50:15
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord , he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”
— Psalm 55:22
“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah”
— Psalm 62:8
“My flesh my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, my portion for ever”
— Psalm 73:26
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the AlmightyI will say of the Lord , He is my refuge my fortress: my God; in him will I trust”
— Psalm 91:1-2
“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my nameHe shall call upon me, I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, honour him”
— Psalm 91:14-15
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble”
— Psalm 9:9
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength my song; he also is become my salvation”
— Isaiah 12:2
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”
— Isaiah 26:3
“He giveth power to the faint; to them that have no might he increaseth strength”
— Isaiah 40:29
“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”
— Isaiah 41:10
“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee”
— Isaiah 41:13
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; 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”
— Isaiah 43:2
“Come unto me, all ye that labour are heavy laden, I will give you rest”
— Matthew 11:28
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me”
— John 14:1
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
— John 16:33
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; he knoweth them that trust in him”
— Nahum 1:7
“Be strong 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”
— Deuteronomy 31:6
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
— Romans 15:13
“Not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patienceAnd patience, experience; experience, hopeAnd hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us”
— Romans 5:3-5
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
— Philippians 4:13
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptationsKnowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patienceBut let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect entire, wanting nothing”
— James 1:2-4
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
— Joshua 1:9
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake theeSo that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do unto me”
— Hebrews 13:5-6
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, find grace to help in time of need”
— Hebrews 4:16
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understandingIn all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
“It is of the Lord ‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail notThey are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness”
— Lamentations 3:22-23
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”
— Zephaniah 3:17
“Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience longsuffering with joyfulness”
— Colossians 1:11
“Therefore I will look unto the Lord ; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me”
— Micah 7:7
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected endThen shall ye call upon me, ye shall go pray unto me, I will hearken unto youAnd ye shall seek me, find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart”
— Jeremiah 29:11-13
“The Lord is my strength song, he is become my salvation: he is my God, I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, I will exalt him”
— Exodus 15:2