What does the Bible say about bad day?
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The Bible teaches that God is a present refuge in bad days, calling His people to cast their cares on Him, trust His wise providence, and hope in His steadfast love. Psalm 9:9 declares that the Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, while Psalm 23:4 assures believers of His presence even in the darkest valley. He hears the cries of the righteous and is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:17-18). Christians may bring anxiety to God in prayer and receive His guarding peace through Christ (Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7). Though trouble is real, God works all things for the good of those who love Him, and His mercies are new every morning (Romans 8:28; Lamentations 3:22-23).
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- Psalms 9:9
Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; A high tower in times of trouble.
- 1 Peter 5:7
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Psalms 30:5
For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, But joy comes in the morning.
- Psalms 23:4
Even 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.
- Romans 8:28
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
- Philippians 4:6-7
[6] In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- Psalms 34:17-18
[17] The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. [18] Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves those who have a crushed spirit.
- Psalms 50:15
Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me."
- Psalms 55:22
Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
- Lamentations 3:22-23
[22] [It is of] Yahweh's loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn't fail. [23] They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
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