Everyone goes through challenging times. During those times, it is understandable to feel

Luckily for us, we have the Bible to turn to when we are faced with financial difficulties, health issues or anything that stresses us out.

Here are seven great Bible verses to hold on to in those challenging times.

“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.”

— Prov. 3:5&6

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

— Deuteronomy 31:8

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“You will be secure because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety. You will lie down, with no one to make you afraid, and many will court your favor.”

— Job 11:18–19

“The righteous cry out, and ; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

— Psalm 34:17–18

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

— Psalm 27:1

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you. Who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this, you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.”

— 1 Peter 1:3–6

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to give you a hope and a future.”

— Jeremiah 29:11