Bible verses provide encouraging words during tough times when we need hope the most. Scripture offers comfort and strength when life feels overwhelming and difficult.
God’s Word reminds us that He walks with us through every challenge and trial.
Hard times come to everyone. Families face illness, job loss, relationship problems, and many other struggles.
During these difficult seasons, we need reminders of God’s faithfulness and love.
The Bible contains powerful promises that can lift our spirits and restore our hope.
These NKJV Bible verses will strengthen your heart and give you hope in hard times.
Bible Verses About God’s Faithfulness in Difficult Times
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.”
Bible Verses About Finding Strength and Peace
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”
Bible Verses About Hope for the Future
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
Revelation 21:4
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Bible Verses About Trusting God’s Plan
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
Isaiah 55:8-9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Psalm 37:23-24
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand.”
Bible Verses About God’s Love and Care
Romans 8:38-39
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Matthew 6:26
“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”
Bible Verses About Renewal and Fresh Starts
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
I encourage you to pick one or two of these verses that speak to your heart right now. Write them down on a note card and put them where you’ll see them every day.
Read them out loud when fear or worry starts creeping in. Share them with a friend who’s going through a tough time. God’s promises have the power to change our perspective and fill us with hope.
Don’t just read these verses once and forget them. Let them become part of your daily conversation with God. He wants to remind you every single day that you’re loved, you’re not alone, and there’s always reason to hope.
