Sometimes life is really hard. Things don’t go the way we plan and it feels like we are stuck in this big dark hole with no way out. It’s during those tough times that we have to learn to trust God. We have to put our faith in Him and believe that He is going to bring us through whatever we are going through.
Psalm 27:14 says “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” So, when things are tough, let’s remember to wait on the Lord.
He will give us the strength we need to get through whatever we are facing. Let’s also remember to keep praying. Prayer is one of the most powerful things we can do. It opens up the lines of communication with God and lets Him know that we need His help.
So, let’s pray for strength and courage when life gets tough and trust that God will see us through.
Here are 7 tips for trusting God in hard times
1. Pray and ask God for strength:
Sometimes when we are going through tough times, all we can do is pray. We have to put our trust in God and ask Him for the strength to get through whatever we are facing.
2. Read your Bible: Another way to gain strength during tough times is to read your Bible. God’s word is powerful and it can help us to see things from His perspective. It can give us the hope and courage we need to keep going.
3. Talk to a Christian friend: When we are struggling, it’s often helpful to talk to someone who knows God and can encourage us with His word. Talking to a Christian friend can help us to see things from a different perspective and it can also help us to feel less alone.
4. Go to church: Church is a great place to find support and encouragement. When we are struggling, we can go to church and be around other people who love God. We can worship together and learn more about how much God loves us.
5. Serve others: When we are going through tough times, it’s often helpful to serve others. When we take our focus off of ourselves and our own problems, it can help us to see that there are other people who are struggling too. Serving others can also remind us of how blessed we are.
6. Remember that God is in control: One of the most important things to remember when we are struggling is that God is in control. We may not understand why things are happening, but we can trust that God knows what He is doing.
7. Trust that God will see you through: Finally, we have to trust that God will see us through whatever we are facing. He is our strength and our hope. He will never leave us or forsake us. We can trust that God will be with us every step of the way.
Prayer for trusting God in hard times
1)
Dear God, we know that you are always with us, even in the darkest of times. Help us to trust you when things are tough and to know that you will never leave us or forsake us. Give us the strength to get through whatever we are facing. We know that you are in control and that you will see us through. We also know that you love us and that you care about what we are going through. Thank you for being our strength and our hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2)
Dear God, Thank you for being our strength in times of trouble. Thank you for being a present help in times of need. We praise you that we can always trust you. Lord, we know that sometimes life is really hard. Things don’t go the way we plan and it feels like we are stuck in this big dark hole with no way out. Help us to trust you during those tough times. Help us to put our faith in you and believe that you are going to bring us through whatever we are going through. Psalm 27:14 says “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” So, when things are tough, help us to remember to wait on you. Give us the strength we need to get through whatever we are facing. And help us to keep praying. Prayer is one of the most powerful things we can do. It opens up the lines of communication with you and lets you know that we need your help. So, we pray for strength and courage when life gets tough and we trust that you will see us through. Thank you for being a faithful God who always keeps His promises. Amen.
Conclusion
“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
When we trust in God, we can have hope even in the roughest of circumstances. We know that He is with us always, and He will never leave us alone. God is our comfort and strength, especially when we feel like we can’t go on.
If you’re struggling to trust God right now, take heart. Pray this prayer, and ask Him to help you:
Dear God, I know that You are with me always. But sometimes I find it so hard to trust You, especially when things are tough. Help me to remember that You are good, and You love me. No matter what happens, I know that I can trust You to take care of me. Thank You for being my rock and my refuge. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
