Why does God allow suffering?
Will He help when we are suffering?
25 Bible verses-How to lean on God in times of suffering…
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And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.
The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. …
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.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
