Many are the seasons of life. And just like the good book says, there is a time to breathe life and a time to pass away, a period of mourning and a period of joy, a time to wreck and a time to restore. One thing remains constant during the hardship seasons. Your faith will be tested!
But, in the bible lies the answers you seek. And, the affirmations you need to help you stand strong against all adversities.
Keep reading to discover timely verses to teach and guide you in trusting God more.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
This verse reassures you of God’s good plans for you despite the circumstances. It calls to you to trust in Him even when facing tribulations. He has a plan for you. And it’s always for the collective good of those who trust in Him.
Matthew 6:25-27
Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink: or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
Are you anxious about an unexpected situation you find yourself in? Do you feel hopeless about what tomorrow may bring? This verse teaches you to trust that God will supply your needs. Anxiety and worry reflect your inability to believe that God cares for you.
While this verse makes more sense to people economically, the LORD can take care of every aspect of your life if you let Him. So, no matter the hardship you may be going through, trust that He will make every crooked path straight and care for you. After all, are you not worth more than the sparrows in the air?
Isaiah 26:3-4
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
This verse reassures believers of God’s faithfulness. It can be difficult to keep hope alive during unexpected situations in today’s world.
A cancer diagnosis, a loved one caught in a terror bombing, a health pandemic, name it all. However, by focusing your mind on God’s promises and trusting in Him, He will grant you peace beyond comprehension. He is the rock upon which all believers can proudly stand tall and rest on.
Hebrew 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
God’s promises to us remain constant. He is not man. You can trust that He won’t change His mind and He can’t be swayed. You can rely on Him as an ever-firm foundation in a world where loyalties change every second.
This verse encourages you not to be changed by worldly circumstances your God in whom you trust remains steadfast. His promises throughout the Bible from the Old Testament to the New Testament are proof of his unchanging ways.
You can always look upon and run to Him no matter what you’re going through. Don’t let any new doctrines sway your trust in Him.
Romans 4:20-21
No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised to do.
Are you in a dark place and see no light at the end of the tunnel? Is your faith in God beginning to waver? This verse tells the story of God’s promise to Abraham – that he will be a father of nations.
Despite his old age, Abraham held on to God’s promise to him. Sarah’s presumed barrenness didn’t make him doubt God. While the situation seemed hopeless for humans, it wasn’t impossible for God to turn around.
In Romans 4:20-21, Paul urges every believer to hold on to faith and trust in God despite the situation. Fix your eyes on God’s promise and not your circumstances. His promises are YES and AMEN! Remember, he doesn’t focus on your sins and limitations. He is an ever-gracious God.
Daniel 3:15-18
If we’re thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and He will deliver us from your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.
This verse is the epitome of God’s love and loyalty to believers. And, the mountains He will move if you choose to trust in Him.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow to idols and chose to remain faithful believing that God would save them from any affliction. And it went beyond that, they believed that He would still be God even if they would die. This is the kind of faith you should have in God.
The resulting verses explain how the fire didn’t touch them. Even their clothes had no sign or smell of smoke! This is the Lord you serve. If you’ve ever wondered why you should believe in Him, this is your answer. He will not let you be ashamed. There’s no affliction that He can’t save you from!
Do Not Be Shaken, The Bible is Your Fountain of Renewal
As a Christian trying to grow in faith, these are verses that you should imprint in your heart and mind. Tribulations are a part of life. And, the devil is always roaming around looking for who to devour.
The word of God is a light upon your feet. Hold it dear and it will uplift you through all seasons. Hopefully, by going through these verses, your faith and trust in God will be renewed and your spirit revived. Praised Be His Holy Name!
Just another bible enthusiast who wishes to explore the word and share his content with the world. Influenced by Billy Graham and his sermons.