48 Bible Verses About Hope In Bad Times

Remember that God is always in control. So there is hope.

What do you do when you’re down on your luck, when life throws you a curve, when the scales are tipped and out of balance? Your thoughts will tell you, “you’ve seen your best days, Things are never going to get better. All is lost”.

However, God declares, “come to me when you’re empty. I’m still in control. I’m still ordering your steps. I’m not going to leave you out of balance.

According to the Psalmist, “in his presence is fullness of gladness”.

You could feel empty right now, but fulfillment is on the way. What you’re experiencing now will soon be history. Because your future is being shaped right now, it will become part of your testimony. I pray that this message encourages you to face your challenges with confidence and joying, knowing that God is still in control and there is hope.

Here are some bible verses about hope you can meditate on and pray with during this time of your life.

Bible Verses About Hope

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 1 Peter 1:13

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast 1 Peter 5:10

1 Peter 5:10

 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast

We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:3

1 Thessalonians 1:3

 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of gloryTo them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.  Colossians 1:27

Colossians 1:27

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:8

Galatians 6:8

 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, Ephesians 1:18

Ephesians 1:18

 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

Hebrews 10:23

 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint  Isaiah 40:31

Isaiah 40:31

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint

And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. Hebrews 11:11

Hebrews 11:11

And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because sheconsidered him faithful who had made the promise.

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. Jeremiah 29:11

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.

If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23

Mark 9:23

“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

But God will never forget the needy;     the hope of the afflicted will never perish. Psalm 9:18

Psalm 9:18

But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.

May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,     even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:22

Psalm 33:22

May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,
    even as we put our hope in you.

As for me, I will always have hope;     I will praise you more and more. Psalm 71:14

Psalm 71:14

As for me, I will always have hope;
    I will praise you more and more.

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,     and in his word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5

Psalm 130:5

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
    and in his word I put my hope.

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? Romans 8:24

Romans 8:24

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, whohave been called according to his purpose.

But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, Psalm 33:18

Psalm 33:18

But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit  Romans 15:13

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, Titus 1:1-2

Titus 1:1-2

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time,

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Romans 8:28-29

Romans 8:28-29

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, whohave been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:24-25

Romans 8:24-25

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep;     I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands     assail me on every side. Psalm 3:2-6

Psalm 3:2-6

Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14

Philippians 3:13-14

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

bible verses about hope

Isaiah 43:1-2

But now, this is what the Lord says he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned the flames will not set you ablaze.

It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:26

Lamentations 3:26

It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

bible verses about hope

Colossians 3:1-2

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

bible verses about hope

Mark 4:30-34

Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything

bible verses about hope

Luke 18:35-43

As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God

“I the Lord search the heart     and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct,     according to what their deeds deserve.”“I the Lord search the heart     and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct,     according to what their deeds deserve.” Jeremiah 17:10

Jeremiah 17:10

I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind,
to reward each person according to their conduct,
according to what their deeds deserve.

And which now at his appointed season he has brought to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior, Titus 1:3

Titus 1:3

And which now at his appointed season he has brought to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior,

bible verses about hope

1 Corinthians 15:54-58

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

bible verses about hope

Leviticus 26:40-45

“‘But if they will confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors—their unfaithfulness and their hostility toward me, which made me hostile toward them so that I sent them into the land of their enemies—then when their uncircumcised hearts are humbled and they pay for their sin, I will remember my covenant with Jacob and my covenant with Isaac and my covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. For the land will be deserted by them and will enjoy its sabbaths while it lies desolate without them. They will pay for their sins because they rejected my laws and abhorred my decrees. Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them or abhor them so as to destroy them completely, breaking my covenant with them. I am the Lord their God. But for their sake I will remember the covenant with their ancestors whom I brought out of Egypt in the sight of the nations to be their God. I am the Lord.

I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;     therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:24

Lamentations 3:24

I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
    therefore I will wait for him.”

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26

Romans 8:26

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

bible verses about hope

Joshua 10:25

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

Where then is my hope, who can see any hope for me? Job 17:15

Job 17:15

Where then is my hope, who can see any hope for me?

When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” John 5:6

John 5:6

When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?”

“In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever. Daniel 2:44.

Daniel 2:44.

“In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.

bible verses about hope

1 Peter 1:3-6

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.

Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have another husband. Even if I thought there was still hope for me, even if I had a husband tonight and then gave birth to sons Ruth 1:12

Ruth 1:12

Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have another husband. Even if I thought there was still hope for me, even if I had a husband tonight and then gave birth to sons

We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 1 Chronicles 29:15

1 Chronicles 29:15

We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.

For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted. Psalm 9:12

Psalm 9:12

For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.

bible verses for hope in bad times

Prayer for hope in bad times

Merciful Lord,
I come before you today to humbly ask that you give me hope.
Father, with everything going on in my life I feel hopeless and helpless
But I know and believe that you Lord, are the hope for the hopeless.
So I’m at your feet today, Lord. I can’t do this on my own. I need you, Lord.
I pray that you send down your Holy Spirit to come and fill me with hope and strength.

Help me to keep my eyes on you and not on my problems
Help me to think of your goodness in my life and not think of my problems.
Be my light when everything turns dark.
Be my hope when I’m weak.
Order my steps Lord and give me patience and hope for the future.
When doubt begins to creep into my heart, remind me that you are with me, and you are still in control.
Thank you for all that you do for me,
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen

prayer for hope in bad times
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