40 Powerful Scriptures For Trusting God In Difficult Times

There has been something on my heart lately that I wanted to share with you. Just recently, it has been five years since I left my abusive ex-boyfriend. I took the time to stop and reflect upon everything that God has done for me between then and now. He rescued me at my darkest hour. He saved me and gave me a chance to start afresh, and to protect my unborn baby (at the time).

If you didn’t know already, I was in an abusive relationship with a guy who claimed to be a Christian (but was actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing) for over three years. Five years ago, there was a breaking point in the relationship. I remember God telling me that I was going to go home on that day that I left. I did leave, and I never went back.

This relationship brought out so many difficult and trying times for me. If it wasn’t for my faith and trust in God, then I don’t know if or where I would be without Him. Because of God’s grace, love and mercy, I had been given a chance to start again, break free from the soul tie that kept me locked in to this relationship, and to take the much needed time to heal and move forward.

How To Cope With Going Through Difficult Times

As Christians, we will all go through many trials and tribulations. God never told us that we would have an easy life, but He did tell us that He will always be there for us, protect us, look after us and fight for us (Exodus 14:14). But there are so many things that we can do ourselves that will help us get through these difficult times.

When you go through difficult times, what are some things that help you? How are you able to endure these hardships?

Here are some ways that would always help me:

Cast down imaginations
Do not entertain the negative thoughts/worries/stresses
Put your faith and trust in God alone

Give it all to God in prayer and then stop obsessing over it yourself
Put on the armor of God
Read the Bible

Memorize and read scriptures out aloud

The last one here I find to be very helpful. When I am reading scripture out aloud, and memorizing it, it helps to distract me because I am solely focusing on the words that I am saying. We all know that when we read the Bible, it can be such a struggle because the devil does his best at distracting us from God’s Word. This is such a great alternative for when you need to get through difficult times and are struggling with focusing on reading The Bible.

Here are 8 powerful scriptures for trusting God in difficult times (In The Old Testament):

What are your favorite scriptures to read/memorize? Here are 8 of my favorite and most powerful scriptures that are going to help you trust God during all trials and hardships.

Exodus 15:2 – “The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him”.
Deuteronomy 31:8 – “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”.

Joshua 1:9 – “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”.
1 Chronicles 16:11 – “Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually”.
Psalm 9:9 – “The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble”.

Psalm 23 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever”.
Psalm 28:6-7 – “Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. 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”.
Psalm 30:5 – “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”.

Psalm 32:7 – “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah”.
Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears”.
Psalm 37:23-24 – “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand”.

Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”.
Psalm 50:15 – “And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me”.
Psalm 55:22 – “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”.

Psalm 62:5-8 – “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. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah”.
Psalm 91:15 – “He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him”.
Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth”.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – “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”.
Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe”.
Isaiah 40:31 – “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”.

Isaiah 41:10 – “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”.
Jeremiah 29:11-13 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart”.
Nehemiah 8:10 – “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength”.

Habakkuk 3:19 – “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”.

Bibles Verses For Trusting God In Hard Times In The New Testament:

25. Mark 10:27 – “And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible”.

26. John 14:27 – “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”.

27. Romans 5:3-4 – “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;And patience, experience; and experience, hope:”

28. Romans 8:28 – “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”.

29. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “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”.

30. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God”.

31. 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “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”.

32. Ephesians 6:10-13 – “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand”.

33. Philippians 4:6 – “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God”

34. Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”.

35. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil”.

36. 1 Timothy 6:12 – “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses”.

37. Hebrews 13:5 – “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”.

38. James 1:2-4 – “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”.

39. James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”.

40. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”.

I hope and pray that these scriptures will encourage you today and provide you with the strength that you need when facing difficult times. Reading the Word daily will help us grow closer to God and strengthen our faith in Him. When we get closer to God, our faith and trust in Him grows stronger and helps us to endure all hardships.

Stay encouraged,

God Bless.

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40 Powerful Scriptures For Trusting God In Difficult Times