Tag: Bible verses about trusting God during tough times

Bible Verse of The Day – 1-16-26

Psalm 22:1-3 (LSB) 22 My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Far from my salvation are the words of my groaning. 2 O my God, I call by day, but You do not answer; And by night, but I have no rest. 3 Yet You are holy, Enthroned upon the praises of Israel.

David was labeled by God as a man after His own heart.

Yet he was not a perfect man. He had his faults and shortcomings.

But he desired to please God in his life as a whole.

He trusted God.

It was to God that he gave thanks and praise.

It was to God that he looked for understanding and wisdom.

And it was to God he would go when he was in trouble.

He understood taking things to God in prayer.

He understood the importance and power of fasting.

And he knew the pain of feeling like God had forsaken him during times when he needed Him most.

But David never forsook God. He knew that God was faithful. And he knew that without God, he could do nothing.

In fact, without God, he would have been nothing more than a shepherd. It was God’s call and anointing upon his life that made him who he was; king of Israel, and the leader of God’s people.

David didn’t let his position or power go to his head. He did not think more of himself than he should have.

He looked to God as his source of everything.

And it was the words of David in the verse above that Jesus cried out on the cross; “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”.

Yet David stayed steadfast in trusting God.

There is much we can learn from David’s example. God is faithful in everything.

Just as David did, that is something we can count on no matter what we face in life.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-13-25

Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV) 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

His thoughts toward us are vastly different from what we could ever imagine.

Are we feeling low about ourselves; about the things we’ve done?

If we are feeling today like we are the worst ever, we could possibly be in a state of depression, thinking everything is going wrong and nothing will ever change.

We may be thinking there is no chance of coming up out of this mess we got ourselves into. Maybe we feel like we just don’t have what it takes to push forward.

Understand that God has different thoughts toward you right now. He knows your heart and what you are made of. He knows your gifts, and He knows what you are good at.

Let Him tell you today who you are in Him. Let Him speak to your heart and show you what He sees in you; what you are made of, just like He did to Jeremiah.

He holds your future in His hands. If we allow ourselves to trust Him with it, He will guide us step by step.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-7-25

Psalm 46:1-2 (LSB) 1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains shake into the heart of the sea;

One thing we can be certain of in life is change. And with that change, trials often come with it.

But the other thing we can be certain of is that God is our refuge and strength; our help in times of trouble.

It’s interesting to note that the Hebrew word for trouble is literally translated as tight places.

When change brings trials or difficulties, we often feel like we are being squeezed; backed into a corner with no way of escape.

But equally important is the fact that “a very present help” literally means “abundantly available for help” in Hebrew.

It should be clear to us that despite facing trials and difficulties, God is present to walk us through them.

The verse above tells us that though the earth will change, and though the mountains shake into the seas, we will not fear.

Why?

Because we know that He is with us regardless of what we may face.

Let Him walk you through whatever difficulty or trial you are facing right now.

Amen 🙏

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-28-25

Habakkuk 3:19 (NKJV) 19 The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills.

Acknowledging we are in a difficult time, but having such a promise to hold onto no matter how difficult it seems, will help us to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

There is so much hope in our God!

Focusing on the right things will help us bigly to get through the season of growth and challenges! We will come through it victoriously.

Did you ever have a season that made you think you were going to die? A season that was painfully overwhelming and scary?

We have! And I remember clearly how it hurt to wake up and face it each day. But, we took away a very good lesson; don’t focus on the circumstances. Focus on God!

When seasons change and we are not sure what comes next, we must keep going, keep walking, keep thanking God, keep lifting up our hands, and give Him praise.

Psalm 121:7-8 (NKJV) 7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. 8 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.

The day will come and we will look back and see that we went from the valley to the Hill. And even though we were exhausted when we reached the top, it was so worth it to say, “look what God did!”

God can and will set us up to walk on high hills.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-18-25

Psalm 3:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah

Many may look at the lives of those who are wealthy, or those who are in power, and may long for their life to be like theirs.

We often believe that wealth, power, or popularity lead to fairytale lives with no problems.

But this is a falsehood; a figment of our human imaginations.

King David had it all; power, wealth, popularity, and God’s favor. But he still faced very difficult situations that caused him great fear and anguish.

In the verses above he was crying out to God as he was being betrayed by one of his own sons, Absalom, who was trying to claim David’s throne as king.

Yes. His own son was endangering his life and his position as the rightful, anointed leader of Gods people.

He had fled the palace and was in hiding, trying desperately to save his own life and the lives of those around him.

Was he afraid? Of course!

But did he abandon his faith in God? Absolutely not!

Despite his fears and the desperation of his situation, he called out to God, because that’s where his trust was!

What are we facing today? What is making us fearful? What obstacle seems insurmountable?

Whatever it is, trust God with it. Call out to Him. And if He asks you to do something, to take steps as part of the solution to your dilemma, be sure to obey Him.

Life can be scary sometimes. And with man this may seem impossible, but with God all things are possible.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-14-25

Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

As followers of Christ, learning and growing is a lifelong process. There is no beginning or end date.

Growth is something that God wants for each of us.

Part of that learning and growing process happens without us realizing it is happening.

It comes by way of the things we experience in our lives.

Difficulties can push us to grow in areas that we never desired to grow in. Adversity will cause us to reach beyond our perceived boundaries. It will stretch us.

Pastor Ellie and I have seen our share of adversities. We are not exempt.

Admittedly, while facing those difficulties we wanted them to go away. But we have learned to value what God taught us through them.

One of the most prominent and life-changing lessons was learning not to be anxious.

This was not an easy lesson to learn. It required that we fully surrender to God and follow every step He gave us.

But as we did this, He showed us His ways. And He led us through the storm that we were caught in, bringing us safely out the other side with stronger faith in Him than we had ever thought possible.

He has done this for us more than once. And each time taught us new, valuable lessons in faith and trust.

We are not special. He can and will do the same for you. Will you let Him?

Will you surrender to Him and let Him show you His ways, and walk you through whatever storm you may be facing?

It will change your walk with God.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-5-25

Acts 16:25 (NKJV) 25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

There is so much we can learn from this verse.

Let us break this down and see what we can gleam from it as we start our Monday!

Paul and Silas had been imprisoned for speaking the name of Jesus and casting a demon from a local slave girl.

The owners of the slave girl were furious with Paul for ordering the demon to leave her.

In their anger, they had Paul and Silas arrested, severely beaten, and thrown into the deepest part of the prison, with their feet secured in stocks.

Knowing this, we need to look closely at what the word says in the verse above.

It was midnight. And not only was it night, but with Paul and Silas being in the inner part of the prison, it was darker than normal.

Their backs were raw from the flogging they had suffered. Their feet were locked in stocks. And guards were posted to be sure they stayed put.

As midnight came, Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God in the darkness.

And what else does the word say? The prisoners were listening!

Paul and Silas could have been crying and asking God why this had happened. But they chose to sing and pray, giving God glory in their moment of extreme agony and discomfort.

So, the question for us is, what would we do in a situation like this?

Do we praise God only when things are good for us, and we can feel His presence strongly?

Do we have what it takes to praise Him when the world is crashing down around us and we are facing life’s strongest storms and trials?

Or do we trust Him only when life is easy, and there seems to be no need for us to lean on Him?

We may quickly answer this and proclaim that we would absolutely do what Paul and Silas did. But when the rubber meets the road, what would we really do?

Let us seek God on this and ask Him to give us the faith, the strength, and the trust in Him to push through the discomfort and lift our hands to Him, speaking His praises for others to hear, bringing Him glory and honor even in our most difficult moments, that those who are listening will see Him also.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-8-25

Psalm 119:114 (NKJV) 114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.

As Israel’s king, David had many adversaries.

He was well-known for his strength and might as a warrior, and as a man of God.

God’s favor in his life was a fact that caused his enemies to hate him. They also feared him for that same reason.

But their fear was not enough to keep them from pursuing him or conspiring against him.

And David knew it.

So, what did he do?

He trusted God.

He prayed. And he expressed his fears and his dismay for the people who relentlessly tried to kill him.

It was such a situation that caused him to speak the words above, admitting that God was his hiding place; a safe place from the onslaught of violence and threats from those same enemies.

Now, if David, who constantly feared for his life, could trust God with his situation, what do we have to fear?

What is it that is causing us to fear? What is causing us to be in anguish? What is causing us to lose hope or to doubt God?

The threat of death is something we would usually consider the greatest threat we could ever face.

But David faced those same threats and trusted God with his life. If what we face is anything less than the threat of death, why would we not trust the very same God with it?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-28-24

Luke 12:32 (NKJV) 32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Do you spend time worrying about the things that are happening in the world right now?

Does it bother us that evil is running unchecked, with no justice meted out to those who are the perpetrators of all we are seeing?

Do we wring our hands at the increase of wars and rumors of wars?

Are we angry with the chaos we see happening around the globe, wondering how this can all be happening?

Do we struggle with the fact that evil people are in charge in many places, and that their leadership only propagates evil further?

Do we fret over whether we will be able to afford the necessities of life as we watch prices of everyday items continue to rise?

Here are five words to allay your fears and concerns: Do not fear, little flock.

As Jesus spoke those words, He was speaking to His disciples about cares and worries.

He specifically told them not to worry about what they would wear or eat. For life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

Food and clothing are the things we tend to worry about most. They are the staples of life.

But though they are staples, these are the very things Jesus told us not to fret about!

And here is what Jesus says in response to our worries.

Luke 12:31 (NKJV) 31 But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

These things, the very things we worry about, will be given to us as we put God first and seek His kingdom.

Therefore, do not worry.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-29-24

Job 19:25 (NKJV) 25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth;

Life can sometimes be difficult.

It can deal us some very harsh blows for which we have no explanation or understanding.

This may often cause us to question God, or to become angry that we are on the receiving end of such things.

But as we mature in our walk with God, we will find ourselves questioning Him less, and trusting Him more.

On a personal level, I have experienced this myself.

I have walked through seasons of extreme famine and financial hardship.

I watched my mother battle cancer and then die at the age of just 46 after being eaten away by the disease that claimed her life.

I have experienced betrayal at the hands of someone that I had taken under my wing and helped through some very tough situations.

And I have learned that this is just how life goes. We all deal with things such as this, and no one is exempt.

But as I have looked back on these things, I have been able to see God’s hand in each of them.

I have witnessed Him draw a wayward person back to Him within hours of them dying.

I have seen His hand of provision during times of dire need.

I have learned how to forgive when everything in my flesh wanted quite the opposite.

And I have seen His sovereignty as I have re-traced the steps of my years, seeing Him put puzzle pieces together in ways that man could never accomplish, to bring me to the exact place that I am in right now.

So, in all of this, I have learned, as Job did, that even during my worst calamity, my Redeemer lives.

He sets up kings, and He removes kings. He gives, and He takes away.

He walks me through my darkest hour, and He brings peace in the middle of the greatest storms.

And in that, despite facing great storms from time to time, I find my peace and my solace.

May you find yours in Him also.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-15-24

Job 19:25 (NKJV) 25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth;

As Job lamented his condition, he expounded on a lengthy list of people who appeared to have abandoned him, stating that his close friends abhorred him.

Even young children despised him.

And as Job continued, he expressed further frustration that (in his opinion) God had “kindled His wrath” against him.

But if we read further, nestled deep in the middle of all of Job’s mournful words, we will find a gem that speaks truth that sustained him throughout his entire ordeal.

“I know that my redeemer lives.”

You see, despite the terrible things that had happened to him, Job still fully understood God’s sovereignty.

He refused to forsake the One who breathed life into his being, despite demanding “an audience” with Him to allow him to air his complaints and questions.

Job understood that God held his life in His hands. And as he further contemplated his situation, he began to understand that he was not without fault.

And in this he began to openly repent and show remorse for his attitude and the words he had spoken in frustration.

Job is an ideal example for each of us to follow.

No, he was not perfect in his response to calamity. He spoke words that he later regretted. He accused God of things that were untrue.

But he never abandoned his faith, openly repenting before God and his friends in the end.

Let us follow Job’s example, learning to trust God even as we walk through dark seasons that go beyond our understanding, holding fast to our faith in Him in all things.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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