God gives us the strength we need to share our stories with others that can support us, further breaking the chains of hopelessness. When we begin to connect with God through prayer and study of his Word, hope can return to our hearts! We are reminded that we are loved and never alone. This is precisely why the Bible instructs us to turn to God in prayer when we suffer. The Bible tells us that “hope deferred makes the heart sick” ( Proverbs 13:12). Without the support of others or a strong grasp on God’s love for you in those hard moments, hopelessness can begin to set in like an ugly fast spreading disease. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NASB) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not. We become paralyzed in the belief that no one is there to support us, thoughts of guilt may stop us from being open about our struggles, and the idea that no one can understand what we are going through can keep us stuck alone. 1 Corinthians 15:58 is a Bible verse from the New Testament that cheers us on, so that we always abound in the work of the Lord. What does God say about the hard times? The enemy of our souls wants to speak the lie of aloneness in our ears when things start to feel like more than we can handle. In our lives, there is no struggle that He isn’t present for or celebration He doesn’t know about. God doesn’t leave us on our own in either season. Thankfully the Bible gives us some insight on how to approach our hardships and our joy. Navigating the ups and downs of life can be a challenge. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Seasons of Suffering, Seasons of Joy ( James 5:13)Īre any of you suffering hardships? You should pray.
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