These Bibles verses for despair can help us to see God’s help when times are hard.
When you’re in despair, keep in mind that Jesus triumphs all. Keeping the faith is difficult when things are bad. It’s difficult to be obedient and believe that God is in control and will bring it to pass when it seems like we are at a dead end. As doubt screams louder in your ears, you find yourself urgently trying to keep your faith.
No matter what the cause of your despair is there is nothing beyond Him. There is nothing that is beyond a prayer for God’s help to act in your life.
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What Does the Bible Say About Despair?
Peter 5:7
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
We’ve all been there—wandering about in the dark when the hurt and disappointment were all too much. You could be wondering: Why God? Why did you abandon me? Why did you let it come to this?
In these situations, it’s simple to overlook the fact that Sunday has already been promised, to maintain faith in the face of such despair. We do not worship a God who is constrained by endings, especially if they are unexpected.
Corinthians 4:8
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair.
No matter how grim things get or how much evil revels in its victory, the promised Sunday is coming.
Even though the outcome is determined, we serve a God who has the power to remove the stone of death and raise the dead. Things will never end in despair. God often uses what appears to be a conclusion to achieve a greater impact than we could have ever dreamed.
Maintain your faith through difficult storms. The darkness is dispersed whenever there is even a tiny bit of light. It could appear as though everything is gone and your hope is lost. You could feel damaged, hurt, or deceived. You could start to question your beliefs.
Corinthians 4:9
persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
But eventually, your difficult journey will come to an end. There would be a day that you didn’t anticipate. A day when you are fully released from your suffering and burdens by the Lord. We choose to skip forward to the triumph and avoid walking through the darkness by rushing to the joy of Easter and the resurrection. We choose to skip over the painful and disappointing moments.
We prefer to jump ahead to the moment when God’s lost children are found and restored. However, hurrying through life’s challenges can only lead to a rift in our faith when everything we once overcame starts to sneak back. We don’t want to hear cliched justifications when it appears that there are no logical reasons for our greatest sorrow.
But it’s in the depths of despair that you discover the importance of compassionate silences. You get better at listening to both verbal and unspoken language.
Psalm 27:13
I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.
The sorrows we read about in the Bible may also give us peace because we discover that God has blessed many who have been in your position as well.
It’s simple to give up and move on when we’re disappointed. The truth is that we’re disappointed and hurt that God allowed it to come to this. Find motivation from those in the Bible who maintained their faith even when everything seemed to be lost.
These individuals return to the tomb while everyone else is still grieving, bringing spices and oil to wrap their Lord’s body. They serve as a timely reminder of what it takes to keep one’s faith. Keeping our commitment to the task that God has given us will help maintain our faith when all hope appears lost.
Psalm 88:15
I was afflicted and about to die from my youth on; I suffer Your terrors; I am overcome.
Even when it seems like your mission is failing, keep going. Even if you don’t notice any changes, keep praying. Even when your heart is worn and crushed, keep doing what is right. Even when it appears to be over because we are blind to the fact that the Lord has raised from the dead and has provided us with redemption.
Sometimes we may not comprehend what is happening or we can’t see the path forward. In these times, it’s important to keep on with our faith.
Corinthians 2:7
so that on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him, otherwise such a one might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
All the Lord asks of us is that we simply show up. To be there even when it’s difficult and all we can see is darkness. Even when it appears that the outcome will be disappointing. Even if you’ve been involved in the same battle over and over again, keep showing up. Keep showing up even when it seems impossible to move the obstacles in your path.
Then, let God take care of the rest. Consider your ongoing presence as a gift, an offering. No matter how you feel, bring yourself and offer your time. Keep appearing. Continue to pray.
You might also rely on Bible verses for overwhelming times when obstacles are truly standing before you.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
What you are concerned about is already being resolved by God.
Although we may not be able to see Him and the world may appear to have come to an end with Jesus dying on the cross but the Lord is still at work in the tomb’s darkness, where He is resurrected because death has no power over Him.
Even if evil wins at times, God will always win in the end. Every mistake and every shattered piece can be transformed into a miracle by the Lord. You simply have to keep the faith.
Proverbs 19:18
Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death.
Proverbs 21:15
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
Isaiah 19:9
Moreover, the manufacturers of linen made from combed flax And the weavers of white cloth will be utterly dejected.
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Ecclesiastes 2:20
Therefore I completely despaired of all the fruit of my labor for which I had labored under the sun.
Mark 16:16
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.
Job 7:6
My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle and come to their end without hope.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Proverbs 24:10
If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength is limited.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Psalm 130:1
A Song of Ascents. Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Luke 22:44
And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Psalm 34:17
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
Psalm 32:10
Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.
Chronicles 16:11
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Psalm 3:3
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.
Psalm 57:10
For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.
Exodus 6:9
Moses spoke thus to the people of Israel, but they did not listen to Moses, because of their broken spirit and harsh slavery.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory;
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