5 Bible Verses to Help You Overcome Adversity

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During times of struggle and adversity, do not think that God has abandoned you. Instead, find security and comfort in the Word and knowing that Jesus Christ is with you and will provide you with the strength to persevere.

Below are five Bible verses about God's promise to deliver you from all of life's hardships.

1) 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."

2) 1 Peter 5:10

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

3) Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

4) Psalm 34:19

"The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all."

5) Romans 5:3-5

"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."

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