Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength
, an ever-present help in trouble. … 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.
What does God say about going through hard times?
Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength
, an ever-present help in trouble. … 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.
How does God help us through hard times?
When trusting the Lord in difficult times,
go to the promises of God
. God’s Word is loaded with promises that teach us about having faith in God during hard times. He tells us to not worry, to pray and He will give us peace like you can’t imagine. He tells us that He is there with us, in the trenches.
Why does God keep punishing me?
Feeling like you’re being punished by God is normal for two reasons: 1)
life is filled with difficult losses
, terrible tragedies, and dry stretches of boredom and loneliness; and 2) you are human, which means you screw up. You make mistakes, hurt others, fail to live up to your own standards, and let people down.
Why does God make us wait so long?
The gift God wants to give you is too good to be made in a microwave. God
wants us to press into his presence and wait patiently before his throne
. He’s calling us to come before him with thanksgiving even if we’re still waiting on a promise.
What God says about struggles?
Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.
What does Psalm 27 say?
Psalm 27 Of David.
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
? When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
How do you know when God is telling you something?
One really obvious way that God tries to get your attention is
repetition
. That is, when a theme or message jumps out at you repeatedly. It can be through Scripture, sermons, articles, podcasts, or any other means He chooses.
Can God Be Trusted?
God can only be trusted to fulfil his promises
. He cannot be trusted to fulfil our agendas. That is why it is important to have a relationship with God. That way, we can hold God to the promises he makes to us and not even assume the promises he made to others in biblical days automatically apply to us.
How do you know when you trust God?
If you’re feeling anxious and worried, that’s a sign that God is asking you to trust him more. There’s nothing wrong with planning for the future. You’re allowed to work hard and to ask for a practical strategy to work hard according to His will. But if you’re full of worry, doubt, fear and anxiety, God is
nudging you
.
Are there any unforgivable sins?
One eternal or unforgivable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), also known as the
sin unto death
, is specified in several passages of the Synoptic Gospels, including Mark 3:28–29, Matthew 12:31–32, and Luke 12:10, as well as other New Testament passages including Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:26-31, and 1 John 5:16.
What is God’s punishment for sin?
God has pronounced that the penalty of sin is
spiritual death and separation from
God in a place of judgment called hell: “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Jesus clearly taught that sinners were condemned in sin and would perish and go to hell if they didn’t believe in Him as their Savior (John 3:16-18).
How can I say sorry to God?
It is important that you admit what you did wrong and truly feel sorry that you did it. You must come
to God
, pray using scripture, and ask Him to forgive you. Then you must believe that he has. After you are forgiven, work on leaving sin behind and living a new life.
Why does God want us to be patient?
In time, we learn that patience is not something we do, but rather who we are in Christ. … God wants to produce patience in us
to slow us down
and to show us how to trust in him. God does not test us just for the sake of testing us, but he tests us to teach us to walk in his ways and to trust in him.
Why does God say wait?
When God says, “Wait,”
He doesn’t tell us for how long
. … When God says, “Wait,” we have decisions to make. When God says, “Wait,” we can control only two things: how we wait, and who we become along the way.
Does God wait for us to pray?
The Lord will often wait until we pray
so he may celebrate our pursuit of him and empower our connection with an answer. Only humans pray.
