When you are feeling down or depressed, look up and call out to Jesus. 1. What do you do when your world caves in? It is one thing to know the truth. When times are good, it can feel easier. Rest assured, God is on your side and you have nothing to fear. The rod is used to protect and drive the enemy away. If you're looking for the best Christian jobs and careers, check out Cru's ministry job openings for full- and part-time missionaries and professionals. Words of Encouragement For Hard Times And we will rejoice if we believe what God has said. Usually they just happen without any rhyme or reason. I missed the Childrens But my belief in the love of God is not by inference or instinct. Independent/Bible. Genesis 18:14, Dont allow any hard time to break you, to cause you to quit, give up and lose hope. Wait on Him to act on your behalf. - Resurrecting Hope, part 3, Are You Living Like You Love God? This is cut-to-the-chase, heres-the-bottom-line talk from a man who knew his readers needed encouragement to stand strong in hard times. Paul was a follower of Jesus and a leader in the early church. Proverbs 20:29 puts it this way: The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old, and Proverbs 16:31 adds this insight, Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life (NLT). One day I joined him on Moody Radio for Primetime America, the program he hosted each weekday afternoon. But thats not what the Bible means. TOPIC: STANDING STRONG IN DIFFICULT TIMES (Ephesians Good News for Dealing with Difficult People. You need a strong foundation of Scripture to stand on, especially when you feel uncertain. Discouragement comes most often when you do right things but experience poor results. Bringing hope and resources to military families worldwide. Mercy or revenge. Haggai 2:1-15: Want to be closer to God? Title: Having Joy in the hard things