Hardship can make you feel like your life is falling apart, leaving you crushed and hopeless. When you’re lost in the howling darkness, things may seem damaged beyond repair. But these divine words provide a lifeline, rescuing you from the chaos. They speak of a strong hand reaching down from above.
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28
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“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
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“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” — Deuteronomy 31:8
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“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” — Psalm 40:2
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“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” — Revelation 21:4
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“You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.” — 2 Samuel 22:29
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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
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“For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.” — Isaiah 49:13
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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
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“Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” — Micah 7:8
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“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” —Jeremiah 31:25
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“He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.” — Job 8:21
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“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” — Psalm 126:5
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“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 4:6-7
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“I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.” — Jeremiah 31:13
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“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” — Psalm 34:17
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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27
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“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
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“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9
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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1
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“Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5
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“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” — Psalm 9:9
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“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” — Isaiah 43:2
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“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” — Matthew 6:34
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“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” — Psalm 94:19
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“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” — Isaiah 40:29
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“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” — Psalm 30:11
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“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” —Lamentations 3:22
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“The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you.” — 1 Peter 5:10
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“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.” — Joel 2:25
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“The Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you.” — Deuteronomy 30:3
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“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again.” — 2 Corinthians 1:10
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“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you.” — Isaiah 46:4
