What does God say when we are struggling?

Matthew 11:28. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “It reminds me that I can always rely on Him when I am struggling and He will help me.” — Aly W.

What does God say about struggling?

Romans 5:3-5 “ Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

What does the Bible say about overcoming struggles?

“… we triumph even in our troubles, knowing that trouble produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope—a hope which never disappoints us, since God's love floods our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us” (Romans 5:3, 5).

What God says during difficult times?

Psalm 9:9 “The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.” Similar to the previous verse, Psalm 9:9 emphasizes placing your trust in God.

What does Jesus say about struggling?

Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

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Why does God want us to struggle?

God allows for struggling to build our inner strength and faith. Without struggle and resistance, a person would be weak and unable to sustain themselves when confronted by the challenges of experience in life.

Why does God allow difficult times?

Affliction brings us the comfort of God himself

As well meaning as others are, there are times when no human words can comfort. But God himself comforts us when we cry out to him in our pain. The God of ALL COMFORT, the one who knows exactly what our broken hearts need, comforts us in ALL our affliction.

What is the most comforting scripture?

2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

How does God comfort us in our troubles?

God comforts us through the Bible and also through prayer. While he knows the words we will speak before we ever say them and he knows even our thoughts, he wants us to tell him what is on our mind and what we are worried about.

How do you trust God when time is hard?

What does the Bible say about living in difficult times?

Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Psalm 34:17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. Isaiah 30:15 In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.

How do Christians deal with struggles?

What does the Bible say when you feel like giving up?

Galatians 6:9 – Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. This is the first verse I turn to when I feel like giving up. It's a reminder that good things take work.

How do you pray when you are struggling?

Help me not to fear the future but to boldly trust that you are in control when my emotions plunge me down, and when I am in despair. And times when I can't talk and don't know what to say, help me to “Be still, and know that you are God”. Be my comforter, my healer and bring me peace. In Jesus' name, Amen.

What does God say when you feel hopeless?

Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

What does God say when you feel helpless?

May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit. God is my savior;I will trust him and not be afraid. The Lord gives me power and strength; he is my savior.

Where is God when we suffer?

No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us” (Romans 8:35, 37). When we are suffering, God is right beside us. Nothing can separate us from His love. He wants to show us His love through His church, and give us a purpose through His Word!

What Bible verse gives you hope?

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.

What is the most uplifting Psalm?

Psalm 23. "1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul.

What does God say about stressful times?

Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Why am I suffering so much?

Our suffering comes from our denial of our divine nature, our lack of appreciation of our connection to all things, our resistance to impermanence and our addictions and attachments to things that only bring temporary relief.

How do you know when God is talking to you?

This can happen through prayer, contemplation and/or time in the Bible. We begin to discern God's voice over the noise of our world as we give time to these disciplines. The Holy Spirit begins speaking to us. We begin to hear God through those around us, circumstances and even our conscience.

Does God want us to go through hard times?

Having faith in difficult times can allow you to find peace in God's presence. When you are unfaithful, it can harden your heart with pride and cause you to grow distant in your relationship with Him. Learning to give up all your struggles and problems to God can lift a heavy burden off yourself.

Does God understand our struggles?

God understands our weaknesses and has experienced them in his own way. He knows the pain our struggles cause us, no matter if we're a new believer or have been building our faith for years. This means we can feel more confident reaching out to Him for help, without being overwhelmed by shame or guilt.

How do you pray when you feel like giving up?

A Full Prayer for When You Feel like Giving Up

Peace-giver, please give me a tangible sense of your presence in the midst of this chaos. And as I come to the end of myself, and discover that place where I have no more will to continue on, carry me and comfort me with your love. Amen.