In case you are going through stress and looking for Bible verses for stress to help you relieve and relax, I have you covered!
Stress is one of the most common things in the world. I have gotten my share of it and believe everyone else has done the same. But how you deal with it will determine how soon you get out of it.
So, I wondered if there were any Bible verses about stress, and I stumbled across several verses that deal with stress and hard times. Therefore, to add to our series of Bible Verses, I will share some comforting Bible verses about stress and hard times.
Meanwhile, have you seen the message, The Lord’s Prayer In The Bible? You should give it a read!
Stress And Hard Times
Stress and hard times are like cause and effect, where hard times are the cause and stress is the effect. Their relationship is intertwined.
Stress refers to a worried state of mind or the feeling of tension or pressure from unpleasant and challenging circumstances.
Hard Times is a combination of two words Hard and Times, synonymous with difficult and period. It refers to the period of difficulties, and when one is said to be going through hard times, it means they are experiencing challenges in life, which could result in stress.
When in stress, you feel down by the pressures of life and need a way of relief from it. A simple form of stress relief you can get is a word of encouragement or an assurance that it will get better, and the scriptures seem to be rich in that. So, while you take a deep breath, do a few works, and eat a healthy diet, you can get a few words to meditate on.
Therefore, let me share with you some Bible verses about stress and hard times to encourage and empower you in whatever challenges or circumstances of life you find yourself.
Bible Verses About Stress And Hard Times
Psalms 18:5–6 KJV
“The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Psalms 107:4–7 KJV
“They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.”
Isaiah 25:4 WEB
“For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the dreaded ones is like a storm against the wall.”
Matthew 11:28–30 WEB
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
James 1:2–4 WEB
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
Luke 21:19 WEB
“By your endurance you will win your lives.
Philippians 4:6–7 WEB
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
Proverbs 3:5–6 WEB
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
1 Peter 5:6–7 WEB
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16 WEB
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.”
Lessons From These Bible Verses For Stress And Hard Times
Prolonged stress can lead to distress. Still, God can deliver those who trust in Him. Below are some lessons you can learn from the Bible verses for stress and hard times:
The Lord Delivers
In the paragraph, the Psalmist told of how he was in distress and cried to the Lord, and the Lord heard him. If you read through the passage, you will see the narration of how the Lord drew him from many waters and delivered him from his strong enemy. In your stress and worries, you can approach God in prayer, trusting that He will deliver and save you from that trouble.
The Lord Provides
Another encouragement showed up in the second paragraph: it is about the Israelites in the wilderness. They were without a city, hungry and thirsty, and they cried to the Lord in their trouble. He delivered and led them on the path to inhabit a city. God knows your needs and has made provisions for you. There is a process, and you must trust God in it.
The Lord Is Your Stronghold
In the third paragraph, we see an outline of what the Lord is to the needy: a stronghold, a refuge, and a shade. You should let God be all of that and more to you in that situation you found yourself.
The Lord Gives Rest
The Lord is offering rest to everyone stressed by the difficulty of life and burdened. He calls you to come and learn at His feet to follow His footsteps and be at peace with yourself. You can be sure that the rest Christ offers is not temporary but eternal.
You Will Come Out Stronger
As long as you are in this world, you will be tempted and have the test of faith. James encouraged you to count it all joy cause it leads to endurance, which you need to keep alive. As a believer, there will come times when you get all stressed out, grow through it, and come forth stronger.
Find Peace In God
Do not let worrying take a grip on you. Instead, take every challenge to God in prayer, with thanksgiving. You will find peace in doing so.
There is nothing good that is hard for the Lord. A songwriter wrote, “What He says He will, He will do.” The Lord left His peace with The Believers Today and said He will be with you till the end.
Therefore, as you walk with the Lord, cast your cares on Him, trust, and obey. Shalom aleichem.
