Devotions: Bible verses to pray in difficult times

As believers in Jesus Christ, we can trust our Savior and turn to him in difficult times. God takes care of us and is sovereign. His Holy Word is certain and his promises are true. Take some time to ease your worries and calm your fears by meditating on these encouraging Bible verses for difficult times.

Manage fear
Psalm 27: 1
The Eternal is my light and my salvation: of
who will I be afraid of?
The Eternal is the stronghold of my life:
who will I be afraid of?

Isaiah 41:10
So do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be discouraged, because I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will support you with my right hand.

Loss of home or job
Psalm 27: 4-5
One thing I ask the Eternal,
this is what i am looking for:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord for
all the days of my life,
to look at the beauty of the Eternal
and to look for him in his temple.
Because on the day of trouble
will keep me safe in his home;
he will hide me from the shelter of his tabernacle
and put me high on a rock.

Psalm 46: 1
God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 84: 2-4 La
my soul yearns, even passes out,
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh invoke
the living God.
Even the sparrow has found a home
and swallows a nest for itself,
where it could have its babies -
a place near your altar,
O Almighty Lord, my king and my God.
Blessed are those who live in your house;
they always praise you.

Psalm 34: 7-9
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him
and free them.
Taste and see that the Eternal is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Fear the LORD, his saints,
for those who fear him, he lacks anything.

Philippians 4:19
And this same God who takes care of me will satisfy all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Manage stress
Philippians 4: 6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, with prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Overcome financial worries
Luke 12: 22-34
Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, about what you will eat; or your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food and body rather than clothes. Consider the crows: they do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more precious you are of the birds! Who of you, worrying, can add an hour to your life? Since you can't do this little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

“Consider how lilies grow. They don't work or go around. However, I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If this is how God dresses the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, or you of little faith! And don't put your heart on what you will eat or drink; don't worry about it. Because the pagan world runs after all this and your Father knows that you need it, but seek his kingdom and these things will also be given to you.

“Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father has been happy to give you the kingdom. Sell ​​your belongings and give to the poor. Provide bags for you that will not run out, a treasure in heaven that will not run out, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. Because where your treasure is, your heart will also be there. "