Words that sustain when the world shakes. Organized by type of crisis so you find exactly what you need.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”, Psalms 46:1
Crisis of Fear and Uncertainty
When you don't know what will happen and fear paralyzes you
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.
Crisis of Anguish and Anxiety
When the mind won't stop and the weight becomes unbearable
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Crisis of Loss and Grief
When you lose someone or something you deeply loved
He will wipe every tear from their eyes; and there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain; for the former things have passed away.
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.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, so that we may also comfort those who are in any tribulation.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flame scorch you.
Crisis of Illness and Pain
When the body fails and medical uncertainty overwhelms
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.
The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed; You will restore him to health from his bed of illness.
Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved; for You are my praise.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed in us.
And He said to me: My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will gladly boast all the more in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Strength in Trials
When you need strength to go one more day
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Provision and Trust
When resources run short and the future worries you
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you abundantly. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Restoration and New Opportunity
When you want to start over and believe it is already too late
And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…
How to use these verses in your crisis
Do not read them all at once. Choose one, the one that speaks to your exact situation, and make it yours: copy it, read it aloud every morning this week, turn it into your prayer. The Word does not work by accumulation but by appropriation.
If you are in a crisis and need someone to pray with you, post your request on the Prayer Wall: brothers and sisters from all over the world intercede for every request, free of charge and confidentially.
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