When life gets tough, we look for Bible verses about trials and hard times. In fact, if you're going through a trial, someone may have shared the “count it all joy when you face trials” Bible verse with you (James 1:2-4).
Thankfully, there are many inspiring Bible verses about joy–specifically Bible verses that bring hope and encouragement during a hard time.
I'm excited to share my favorite 27 Bible verses about trials and hard times in this post. I pray they encourage you to stand strong during a trial! Let God help you through this difficult life challenge!
Plus, I want to give you a free Bible study that will teach you how to study these Bible verses about trials and hard times for yourself and apply them to your challenging circumstances right now.
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28 Inspiring Bible Verses About Trials and Hard Times
- Exodus 16:1-20
- Psalm 37:3-6
- Psalm 37:23-25
- Psalm 37:39-40
- Psalm 94:19
- Psalm 119:49-50
- Isaiah 51:3
- Isaiah 51:11-12
- Jeremiah 31:12-13
- Matthew 5:4
- Matthew 6:25-33
- John 16:33
- Romans 5:3-4
- Romans 8:28
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
- Colossians 1:11
- Ephesians 1:11
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17
- 2 Thessalonians 3:5
- Hebrews 10:36
- Hebrews 12:1-13
- 1 Peter 1:6-7
- 1 Peter 4:12
- 2 Peter 2:9
- James 1:2-4
- James 1:12
- Revelation 2:19
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- 19 Bible Verses About Joy for Chronic Illness Sufferers
- Ultimate List of Bible Verses for Moms
- How to Find Authentic Happiness (Bible Verses About Happiness)
- Want More Happy? 20 Bible Verses About Joy and Happiness
Other Posts About Finding Joy in Trials
- Keeping Faith in God During Hard Times (4 Inspiring Stories)
- 3 Big Questions About How to Have Joy Through Trials
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