What does the Bible say about help you through rough times?
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The Bible teaches that God is a faithful refuge in rough times, calling his people to trust him, seek him in prayer, and rest in his saving power. Isaiah 41:10 assures believers of God's presence and sustaining hand, while Nahum 1:7 calls him a stronghold in trouble. Psalm 31:14-15 confesses that our times are in God's hands, and Psalm 50:15 invites us to call on him in distress. God provides a way to endure temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13), comforts and teaches through the Holy Spirit (John 14:26), and deserves praise even amid hardship (Isaiah 12:2). His care is not uncertain: he saves, delivers, and upholds his people according to his wise providence.
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- 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- Daniel 6:27
He delivers and rescues, and he works signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.
- Psalms 107:20
He sends his word, and heals them, And delivers them from their graves.
- Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation."
- Psalms 149:4
For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
- Psalms 50:15
Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me."
- John 14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.
- Nahum 1:7
Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
- Psalms 31:14-15
[14] But I trust in you, Yahweh. I said, "You are my God." [15] My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
- Isaiah 41:10
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
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