Life is hard. So, where do you turn for help? Where do you find encouragement in the hard times of life? In this post, you’ll find my top 10 Bible verses for trusting God in difficult times.
These are the verses I turn to when I’m facing tough situations and I know they’ll help you, too! You’ll also find my prayers related to each Scripture you can pray to claim God’s promises over your life and ask for God’s help when life gets tough.
Where Do You Turn When Life Gets Hard?
What’s your go-to when life hits with its full force and knocks you down?
- Do you reach for a phone and call your mom, your sister, your best friend?
- Do you head to Google and lose yourself searching for answers?
- Do you put a favorite song on replay and lean into familiar melodies that speak to your heart?
- Or, do you go first to prayer and scripture, recalling the promises why you can trust God in hard times?
In different seasons, I’ve answered “yes” to each of those options, but as I’ve grown in my faith I’ve learned that scripture and prayer work the best.
>> God is more available and more of a comfort than your best friend.
>> God is wiser than Google.
>> God’s peace which passes all understanding comforts and soothes better than any song or salve.
>> God’s promises are stronger and more powerful than any earthly solution.
Top 10 Bible Verses for Trusting God in Difficult Times
Prepare in advance for those hard times, because they will come. God promises we will face troubles in this life, but he also promises to walk by our side through it all. So, be ready. The scriptures below are some of my favorites, my go-tos when life gets hard. Take these to heart, memorize them, write them down, and keep them at the ready. When you’re facing hard times, pull out these scriptures and prayers as your go-to, and let God carry through.
Promise #1: God loves you.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 NIV)
Jesus, I need you. I’m weary and the burdens are great. I’m not sure how much more I can bear. Will you help carry these burdens for a while? Can I come to you and walk by your side? I need your rest for my soul, your comfort for my heart. For I know you are gentle and loving, kind and compassionate. You will lead me and show me the way. You will carry the burden and fill my soul with rest in you. Thank you for how much you love me. Amen.
Promise #2: You can trust in God and his plans for your life
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)
Lord, I know you have a plan for my life, but I can’t see it right now. The path ahead seems dark and unknown. I’ve been trying so hard to make my own way, to fix my own problems, but nothing I do seems to work. So, I’m putting my trust in you. I’m trusting in your plans, even though I don’t understand or see them. I’m trusting in you to lead me and make a path before me. For you are wise and all-knowing and can do all things. Amen.
Promise #3: You don’t need to be afraid
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.
“All who rage against you
will surely be ashamed and disgraced;
those who oppose you
will be as nothing and perish.
Though you search for your enemies,
you will not find them.
Those who wage war against you
will be as nothing at all.
For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you. (Isaiah 41:10-13 NIV)
Almighty God, your scriptures repeat these words “do not be afraid”, yet I so often am. You say “do not fear”, yet fear threatens to overtake me some days. So, I will place my trust in you, knowing you are by my side no matter what. You take hold of my right hand and whisper in my ear, “do not fear, do not be afraid”. For I know my help comes from you alone and you will strengthen me and protect me. Stay by my side and hold my hand. Amen.
Promise #4: You don’t need to worry.
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you— you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:25-34 NIV)
Father, you are the Great Provider, the One who looks after all of your creation. Help me to remember that includes me, too. The world tells me I need to provide for myself and solve it all myself, yet you are the One who provides. I do not need to worry, for you love me and provide for me. Worry is only a thief and an enemy. I will instead pour my energy into drawing nearer to you, trusting in your great provision for my life. Amen.
Promise #5: This is God’s fight, not yours.
He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel. You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.’” (2 Chronicles 20:15-17 NIV)
Almighty Lord, your power and might are great. You showed your faithfulness to your people time and again. Help me to remember you are faithful to me, too. Though the battles seem like mine to fight, I am claiming your promises over my battles. That these are not mine to fight, but yours. I trust that whenI step out and take up my position, you will go before me and win the battle. I will not be discouraged or afraid. I will trust in you. Amen.
Promise #6: God is by your side and will give you strength
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
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 40:29-31 NIV)
Jesus, I’m weary and tired from this battle. My feet are stumbling and I don’t know how much longer I can carry on. Give me strength. Renew my hope. Fill my soul with your rest. Restore and revive me so I can continue on and run this race with perseverance. For you promise that those who place their trust in you will renew their strength and soar on wings like eagles, will run and not grow weary, will walk and not be faint. Amen.
Promise #7: This is only a season. These hard times will pass.
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NIV)
Lord, remind me this is only a season. For every time there is a purpose and I will not be in this storm forever. This storm will pass and the sun will shine again. For there is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to be silent and a time to speak. Though this may be a time of difficulty, a time of peace and joy may be around the corner. I will trust in your time and your plans. Amen.
Promise #8: God will make all things new and bring beauty from these ashes
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord
for the display of his splendor. (Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV)
Heavenly Father, you who makes all things new and brings beauty from our ashes: bind up my broken heart, proclaim freedom over my life, and release me from my darkness. For you are the One who promises to comfort those who mourn and bestow upon me a crown of beauty, oil of joy, and a garment of praise. You will turn my despair into rejoicing. For I will put my trust in you and believe in your promises of hope. My suffering will become a testimony to your greatness and faithfulness. Amen.
Promise #9: God is more powerful than anything you’re facing
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26 NIV)
Jesus, I so often limit myself to what is humanly possible. I sometimes forget that you are greater than any human constraint, more powerful than any force on this earth. For even the winds and waves obey your command. When I feel weak and limited, I will put my trust in you and remember that your power is limitless. When my problems feel impossible, I will hand them over to you, for whom all things are possible. Amen.
Promise #10: Pray and be filled with God’s peace which passes understanding
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 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. (Philippians 4:4-7 NIV)
Heavenly Father, hear my prayer. When life gets tough, I will come to you in prayer instead of worrying. When I’m uncertain and afraid, I will come to you in prayer and trust youfor strength and direction. When I am in despair, I will find hope in you. For you are gentle and provide a peace which passes understanding. For even when times are hard, I will rejoice in you and praise your name forever. I will come to you first and trust in you. Amen.
How Will You Trust God in Hard Times?
How will you turn to God when life gets difficult? How will you trust God in the hard times?
Hold onto hope! Trust that God is by your side and will carry you through this season.
This is my favorite song right now – one I have on repeat – and one that echoes and reminds me of God’s promises. Hope it encourages you, too!
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FAQs
What does the Bible say about God bringing you through tough times? ›
Psalm 9:9-10
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5, 6).
What God says about difficult times? ›The Bible tells us that even as we walk through hard times, God is with us (Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 41:10). Hard times are never pleasant; however, God can teach us a lot through hard times. During hard times, we will face trials, temptations, and tribulations, yet the Lord never leaves us during these times.
What is a powerful prayer for difficult situation? ›Help me not to fear the future but to boldly trust that you are in control when my emotions plunge me down, and when I am in despair. And times when I can't talk and don't know what to say, help me to “Be still, and know that you are God”. Be my comforter, my healer and bring me peace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
How do you stay strong in faith when facing hard times? ›- Maintain your faith at all times. I really don't separate good times or hard times from my faith. ...
- Find practices that bring you peace. ...
- Lay your struggles before God. ...
- Rely on your support systems. ...
- Find the good.
- Don't Depend on You. We live in a world where trust must be earned and seems to be in short supply. ...
- Cry out to God. ...
- Run from Evil. ...
- Put God First in Your Life. ...
- Check Yourself by God's Word. ...
- Listen to the Holy Spirit. ...
- Rest in God's Love.
- Be Mindful. As anachronistic as it sounds, I carry a pocket watch. ...
- Breathe. Duh! ...
- Create a Calming Place. Hectic days often cause messy ways, and a cluttered mess makes most of us feel out-of-sorts. ...
- Meditate. ...
- Read a Psalm of Lament.
- 1) Identify what you can control—and what you can't. ...
- 2) Address what you can control. ...
- 3) Surrender what you can't control. ...
- 4) Meditate on the promises of your faithful God. ...
- 5) Choose a “letting go” motto. ...
- 6) Resolve not to act on fear but on faith.
The prayer of protection. The prayer of transformation. The prayer of restoration.
What verse talks about strength in hard times? ›Psalm 46:1-3
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."
What is a short Bible verse for comfort and strength? ›
Isaiah 41:10 (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."
- Psalm 56:3-4. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. ...
- Mark 11:24. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
- Psalm 13:5. ...
- Isaiah 26:3-4. ...
- Psalm 40:4. ...
- Proverbs 3:5-6. ...
- Jeremiah 29:11. ...
- 1 John 4:18.
Jonah wrestled with his faith because he knew God was going to be gracious and compassionate to those he felt didn't deserve it.
What Bible verse says your going to make it trust me? ›Psalm 23:5: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23: You're Going to Make It: Trust Me.
What is the most comforting scripture? ›2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
What Psalms for comfort in hard times? ›12_ Psalm 119:76 - Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant. 13_ Psalm 119:50 - This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. 14_ Psalm 91:1-16 - He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Why does God let us go through hard things? ›God allows struggle and difficult times because we are sinners and we all come short of the glory of God. God loves us, but because of our sinful nature, He allows these things to happen.
How do I pray for God to get out of a situation? ›Heavenly Father, I humble myself before you asking for your hand of support during these difficult situations. You are my refuge and my strength; my present help in trouble. Hold my hand and do not let me fall. Let your grace be upon me during these times of anguish.
What is a powerful prayer to say? ›Father God, we bow before you, and recognize our great need of a Savior. Today we want to lift our hearts and give thanks for Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. We lift our hearts in praise to our Savior, and as your loved children and your redeemed servants, we lay our lives before you in worship.
What Bible verse says prayer is powerful? ›Philippians 4:5-7
The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
What is a good quote for faith? ›
Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance. Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark. To have faith is to trust yourself to the water.
How do you have faith when things seem hopeless? ›- Be generous to others.
- Sometimes the greatest strength we can receive comes through helping others in need. ...
- Get inspired.
- Let inspiration help you stay connected through faith. ...
- Surround yourself with people you admire.
Find prayers in the scripture and pray those on your own behalf. Praying will build your faith and help you to keep your eyes focused on the Lord, even in times of crisis. Meditation is powerful, especially for the Christian. Meditation is not some whimsical clearing of your mind.
What is a prayer of trust? ›God, I feel unsure of everyone else in my life, but I know I can trust you. I pray that you'll help me to grow in that trust, knowing that you have the best for me, even if I'm afraid no one else does. Amen.
Which is the psalm of trust? ›The Twenty-third Psalm is the best known of all the Psalms. It uses the figure of shepherd and flock to picture trust in God's providential leading through all oflife.
What is difference between faith and trust? ›Faith comes from our belief system and is therefore permanent. Trust does not come from our belief system. Trust is built through our relationship with someone we build over a period of time and is therefore not permanent.
How do I give God anxiety? ›How do we send our anxiety to God? First, Conclusively: “cast” refers to “once and for all, throw our burdens to Jesus!” When the worries of life press us down, we do not have to bear them! Thank God, He is willing to carry our load. Thirdly, notice “all your anxiety.” He tells us to give Him everything!
How did Jesus stay calm? ›Biblical accounts
Jesus was asleep on a cushion in the stern, and the disciples woke him and asked, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" The Gospel of Mark then states that: He then rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm.
Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." The Good News: If you use prayer as a means for comfort, God will provide you with peace of mind. Be sure to thank Him once your worries subside.
We put things in God's hands when we do what he tells us to do. We take them out of God's hands when we do what we think we should do, regardless of what His Word says.
How can I put my full trust in Jesus? ›
- To Trust Is to Place Your Confidence Only in God. ...
- To Trust Is to Acknowledge God in Everything. ...
- To Trust Is to Fear the Lord. ...
- To Trust Is to Receive Life from Christ. ...
- The Perfect Trust of Jesus Christ.
The Lord's Prayer
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.”
The most common prayer among Christians is the "Lord's Prayer", which according to the gospel accounts (e.g. Matthew 6:9-13) is how Jesus taught his disciples to pray.
What is a good morning prayer? ›A Morning Prayer
Almighty God, you fill all things with Your presence. In Your great love, keep us near You this day. Grant that in all our ways and doings we remember You, and have the grace to know and perceive what things You would have us do, and give us strength to do the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dear God, please give me strength when I am weak, love when I feel forsaken, courage when I am afraid, wisdom when I feel foolish, comfort when I am alone, hope when I feel rejected, and peace when I am in turmoil. Amen.
What is the best Bible verse for stress? ›Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
What is the happiest verse in the Bible? ›Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” The Good News: The only source of true happiness is the Lord. All of the things you receive in your life that give you happiness are because you believe in God.
8 It is better to atrust in the Lord than to put bconfidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. 10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
What is Proverbs 16 3? ›Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Who was the woman who trusted God in the Bible? ›Deborah was strong and brave and trusted God completely. God told Deborah to command Barak, one of the generals of the Lord's army, to go into battle against Sisera, the commander of the enemy army. God promised He would deliver Sisera into Barak's hands. But Barak said he would only go if Deborah went with him.
What happens when you trust God? ›
All Things Are Possible With God
If you trust in him with the things that you want most, he will take care of it. He knows what is best for your life. If you feel like your goals are hard to achieve or even impossible, think again. Anything is possible with God.
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| Methuselah | |
|---|---|
| Known for | Exceptionally long life |
| Spouse | Edna |
| Children | Lamech and other sons and daughters |
| Parent | Enoch (father) |
- Don't Depend on You. We live in a world where trust must be earned and seems to be in short supply. ...
- Cry out to God. ...
- Run from Evil. ...
- Put God First in Your Life. ...
- Check Yourself by God's Word. ...
- Listen to the Holy Spirit. ...
- Rest in God's Love.
19:26 But Jesus beheld their thoughts, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but if they will forsake all things for my sake, with God whatsoever things I speak are possible.
What is the most uplifting Psalm? ›"1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul.
What Psalm is about God's comfort? ›Psalm 23:4 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.”
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 hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
What is a good Bible verse for struggling? ›Matthew 11:28. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “It reminds me that I can always rely on Him when I am struggling and He will help me.” — Aly W.
What Psalm is the prayer of hope? ›Psalm 62:5-6
For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
Help me not to fear the future but to boldly trust that you are in control when my emotions plunge me down, and when I am in despair. And times when I can't talk and don't know what to say, help me to “Be still, and know that you are God”. Be my comforter, my healer and bring me peace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
How do you keep your faith up even when life is difficult? ›
- Maintain your faith at all times. I really don't separate good times or hard times from my faith. ...
- Find practices that bring you peace. ...
- Lay your struggles before God. ...
- Rely on your support systems. ...
- Find the good.
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us” (Romans 8:35, 37). When we are suffering, God is right beside us. Nothing can separate us from His love. He wants to show us His love through His church, and give us a purpose through His Word!
What Scripture says about tough times? ›Psalm 9:9-10 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 34:10b Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Isaiah 26: 3-4 Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.
What does the Bible say about perseverance through hard times? ›"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." "As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good." "For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." "But the one who endures to the end will be saved."
What does the Bible say to do when you are overwhelmed? ›“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.” (NIV) – Philippians 4:6-7. Feeling stressed?
What does God say about stressful times? ›Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Why does God allow us to go through difficult times? ›God allows struggle and difficult times because we are sinners and we all come short of the glory of God. God loves us, but because of our sinful nature, He allows these things to happen.
What Scripture talks about not giving up? ›2 Chronicles 15:7 But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. I Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
What is Psalm 86 11? ›The original Hebrew of Psalm 86:11 reads “Teach me, O Lord, your ways, that I might walk in your truth.” To walk means, in this context, to live each day. The psalmist is not asking for God to impact only his religious life. Rather, he wants to be guided each and every day by divine truth.
How does the Bible say to deal with overthinking? ›“… Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise” (NLT). Is worry right, lovely, or admirable?
What Bible verse to read when you are sad? ›
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” The Good News: Even when you're in low spirits, God still loves you.
What's a good scripture for comfort? ›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.
A Prayer to Heal Stress
Loving God, please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can't seem to find my balance so I stumble and worry constantly. Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you've laid out for me.
8. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.