While many would like to think that being a Christian means living a blissful life free of sorrows and tribulations, that is far from the truth. The bible says that many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers him from them all.
Many believe that being a Christian means living a blissful life free from sorrows and tribulations, but that is far from the truth. The Bible reminds us in Psalm 34:19, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
Hard times will come. Temptations, trials, and tribulations are part of the journey. Yet, the good news is that God promises to deliver us from them all. As He says in Isaiah 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
It’s not always easy, and you may wonder where God is or why He hasn’t acted yet. But remember Paul’s words in James 1:2-4. Sometimes, God is using this time to prepare you for what He has in store for you.
So no matter what curveballs life throws at you, be still and find peace, for God is with you, working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).
Prayer to bring you peace in testing times
Almighty Lord,
I don’t even know where to begin. With everything happening in my life right now, I feel exhausted. It seems like things are moving from bad to worse, and I’m at a loss for what to do. Each morning, I wake up with a heavy weight on my shoulders that makes me feel like I cant breathe.
But in all this, I trust that You are with me and that I am never alone. Lord, let Your peace wash over me. Help me not to dwell on my worries or stress over the things that feel out of control. Instead, guide me to focus on You, the Almighty God who holds my life in His hands.
Let me find rest, even in the storm, knowing You are in the boat with me. As Your Word says, “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you” (Psalm 91:7). I take comfort in knowing I am covered under Your mighty wings.
Lord, grant me peace because that is all I need as I wait on Your perfect timing to make things right in my life.
Amen.
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Bible verses to bring you peace in testing times
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.”
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and, not lacking anything.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Psalm 34:17-19
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
