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5 Promises of God to Hold Onto in Hard Times
Even when life is heavy, His promises are still true.
“The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.” — Psalm 145:13 (NIV)
🛡️ Promise #1: God is with you.
When the weight of life feels unbearable and the silence from heaven seems loud, remember this—God is still with you. His presence is not determined by your feelings but by His faithfulness. From the moment you woke up today, He was near. In every tear, every unanswered question, and every season of waiting, He has not left your side.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… they will not sweep over you.” — Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)
No matter how deep the waters or how dark the night, you are never walking alone. He walks with you.
💪 Promise #2: God will give you strength.
Hard times often reveal just how weak we are—but that’s not a bad thing. In our emptiness, God's strength shines brightest. He doesn't expect you to be strong all the time; He invites you to lean on Him. Your strength has limits, but His doesn't.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Don’t carry burdens alone. When your knees feel like buckling, fall into His strength. Let Him carry what you can't.
🕊️ Promise #3: God will give you peace.
Life will give you every reason to be anxious, stressed, or afraid—but God offers something deeper than understanding: peace. His peace doesn’t always change your situation, but it changes you in the middle of it. It steadies your heart when the world is spinning.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:7 (NIV)
When you invite God into your worries, He replaces them with supernatural calm. Breathe. He’s still in control.
✨ Promise #4: God will work it for good.
There’s nothing more painful than going through something and not knowing why. But even when it doesn’t make sense now, God promises that it will matter. He takes broken pieces and builds something beautiful. What the enemy meant to destroy you, God will use to develop you.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” — Romans 8:28 (NIV)
It may not be good yet, but God isn’t done. He never wastes pain, and He never misses purpose.
🕰️ Promise #5: God’s timing is perfect.
Waiting is hard. Especially when you know God could fix things now. But delay doesn't mean denial. What feels like a pause is often preparation. God's timing isn’t based on pressure—it’s based on purpose.
“Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” — Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV)
He sees the whole picture, and His promises are never late. Trust His clock—it’s never offbeat.
🙏 Prayer:
Father, thank You for being my anchor in every storm. Remind me of Your promises when I’m overwhelmed, and give me peace when I can’t see the way forward. Help me lean on Your strength and wait patiently on Your perfect timing. I trust You—even in the middle of the storm. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙏
💭 Final Thoughts:
The storm doesn’t mean God has forgotten. The silence doesn’t mean He’s not moving. And the waiting doesn’t mean He changed His mind. His promises are still true, even when life is still hard. Hold onto them like a lifeline, and let them pull you closer to His heart. Even now—especially now—He is faithful.
📖 Scriptures to Meditate On:
Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise…”
Hebrews 10:23 – “He who promised is faithful.”
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With love,
Brandon
Kingdom Mentality
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