We are not immune to hard times. Many are looking for Bible Verses About Hard Times. When times are difficult we are seeking hope. And also faith or personal revival. The Holy Bible is filled with Bible verses to carry us through hard times. When it feels like you’re drowning in a sea of troubled waters, here are some Bible verses about hard times.

I suppose hard times look different for each one of us. For example, a job loss is a difficult for people. Others might find themselves with the challenges related to their health. Or someone they are caring for at home. Marriages hit turbulent waves. Prodigals give parents a rough ride.

We are no immune to difficulty simply because we are Christian. Or love God. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible stories are filled with hard times. We learn about this in the Seamless Online Bible study.

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Ann Voskamp shares a testimony of hard times. In the One Thousand Gifts Online Bible Study we see how thanksgiving trumps many difficulties. Her study is flowing with Bible verses about hard times.

If you watch sermons from Rick and Kay Warren at Saddleback Church, you saw their strong faith after their son lost his battle with depression. If you follow TobyMac on Facebook you saw Bible verses about hard times after his son passed away. A few months later TobyMac lost his sister too.

Women in my Bible study groups have listened to testimonies of the hard times I have endured. Perhaps you have too.

Bible verses about hard times are helpful. These are the times I found myself looking for BibIe strength. The time I prayed over my friend Linda when her daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. And saw a community of faith rally around the family. The time when Renee lost her newborn baby at 49 days old. I watch her faith magnify through Bible verses about hard times. Last month when Chasity pleaded with God for her son to receive a new heart, I watched and saw a miracle. We find comfort in Bible verses about hard times.

We are not immune to hard times. Jesus walked through great difficulties. He teaches us in the Scriptures how to keep faith in hard times.

Bible Verses About Hard Times (write these down)

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 NIV

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 NIV

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11 NIV

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 NIV

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 NIV

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:14-15 NIV

 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 NIV

 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 NIV

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18 NIV

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.  We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.  2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV

We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. 1 John 5:19 NIV

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.  2 Corinthians 4:4 NIV

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.  1 Peter 5:8 NIV

Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.  2 Corinthians 2:10-11 NIV

More Bible Verses About Hard Times

We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.  1 John 5:19 NIV

Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.”  Revelation 12:10 NIV

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8 NIV

Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour. 1 John 2:18 NIV

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 NIV

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  James 4:7 NIV

The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.”  Job 1:12 NIV

Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. John 12:31 NIV

He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.  Isaiah 59:17 NIV

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.  Psalm 34:18 NIV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.  1 John 1:9 NIV

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 NIV

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16 NIV

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.  Psalm 84:11 NIV

He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 NIV

Encouraging Bible Verses For Hard Times

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 NIV

They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. Deut 32:47 NIV

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12 NIV

Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:4-5 NIV

They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14 NIV

I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luke 10:19 NIV

For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD,  he has rejected you as king.” 1 Sam 15:23 NIV

Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Deut 18:10-11 NIV

In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,  and do not give the devil a foothold. Eph 4:26-27 NIV

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Col 2:15 NIV

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 NIV

The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. 1 Sam 16:7 NIV

All his laws are before me;  I have not turned away from his decrees. Psalm 18:22

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.  1 John 1:9 NIV

You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;  a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.  Psalm 51:16-17 NIV

A Few More Bible Verses About Hard Times

If two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. Matt 18:19 NIV

Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.  1 John 5:4-5 NIV

They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb  and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.  Revelation 12:11 NIV

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.  1 Cor 10:13 NIV

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19 NIV

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Phil 4:13 NIV

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 complete, not lacking anything.  James 1:2-4 NIV

So 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.  Isaiah 41:10 NIV

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.  Phil 4:6-7 NIV

There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place. Deut 1:31 NIV

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 NIV

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