ᐅ143+ Bible Verses about Trusting God in Difficult Times

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; don’t rely on your own intelligence. Know him in all your paths

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; don’t rely on your own intelligence. Know him in all your paths, and he will keep your ways straight.”

One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest

One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. -Luke 16:10

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. -Psalm 55:22

Though he slay me, I will hope in him; yet I will argue my ways to his face.

Though he slay me, I will hope in him; yet I will argue my ways to his face. -Job 13:15

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. -Isaiah 40:31

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. -Romans 12:2

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. -Psalm 37:5

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. -1 John 4:18

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. -Isaiah 43:2

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. -Galatians 6:9

He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.

He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. -Psalm 37:4-6

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

“Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you.” -Psalm 33:20-22

“The Lord will rescue me from every evil action and will save me for his heavenly

“The Lord will rescue me from every evil action and will save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and always. Amen.” -2 Timothy 4:18

“Happy are those who trust in the Lord, who rely on the Lord.”

“Happy are those who trust in the Lord, who rely on the Lord.” -Jeremiah 17:7

“Commit your way to the Lord! Trust him! He will act.”

“Commit your way to the Lord! Trust him! He will act.” -Psalm 37:5

“Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don’t see.”

“Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don’t see.” -Hebrews 11:1

“People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the Lord are secure.”

“People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the Lord are secure.” -Proverbs 29:25

“It’s far better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust any human.”

“It’s far better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust any human.” -Psalm 118:8

“I’ve commanded you to be brave and strong, haven’t I? Don’t be alarmed or terrified, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9

“They won’t be frightened at bad news. Their hearts are steady, trusting in the Lord.”

“They won’t be frightened at bad news. Their hearts are steady, trusting in the Lord.” -Psalm 112:7

“The pain of the wicked is severe, but faithful love surrounds the one who trusts the Lord.”

“The pain of the wicked is severe, but faithful love surrounds the one who trusts the Lord.” -Psalm 32:10

“Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you — in God, whose word I praise. I trust in God

“Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you — in God, whose word I praise. I trust in God; I won’t be afraid. What can mere flesh do to me?” -Psalm 56:3-4

“This is the confidence that we have in our relationship with God: If we ask for anything

“This is the confidence that we have in our relationship with God: If we ask for anything in agreement with his will, he listens to us.” -1 John 5:14

“All you people: Trust in him at all times! Pour out your hearts before him!

“All you people: Trust in him at all times! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our refuge! Selah” -Psalm 62:8

“We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God

“We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8:28

“I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace,

“I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.” -Jeremiah 29:11

“Therefore, I say to you, don’t worry about your life, what you’ll eat or what you’ll drink, or about your body, what you’ll wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothes?” -Matthew 6:25

“I am with you now, I will protect you everywhere you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done everything that I have promised you.”

“The Lord is close to everyone who calls out to him, to all who call out to him sincerely.”

“The Lord is close to everyone who calls out to him, to all who call out to him sincerely.” -Psalm 145:18

“Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you.”

“Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you.” -1 Peter 5:7

“We live by faith and not by sight.”

“We live by faith and not by sight.”

“This is why we can confidently say, The Lord is my helper, and I won’t be afraid. What can people do to me?” -Hebrews 13:6

“I am the Lord, and I do not change; and you, children of Jacob, have not perished.”

“I am the Lord, and I do not change; and you, children of Jacob, have not perished.” -Malachi 3:6

“Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me.”

“Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me.” -John 14:1

“But Jesus overheard their report and said to the synagogue leader,

“But Jesus overheard their report and said to the synagogue leader, 'Don’t be afraid; just keep trusting.'” -Mark 5:36

“My God will meet your every need out of his riches in the glory that is found in Christ Jesus.”

“My God will meet your every need out of his riches in the glory that is found in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:19

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!”

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!” -Hebrews 13:8

“Those who know your name trust you because you have not abandoned any who seek you, Lord.”

“Those who know your name trust you because you have not abandoned any who seek you, Lord.” -Psalm 9:10

“My God, I trust you. Please don’t let me be put to shame! Don’t let my enemies rejoice over me!”

"My God, I trust you. Please don't let me be put to shame! Don't let my enemies rejoice over me!" -Psalm 25:2

“God is indeed my salvation; I will trust and won’t be afraid.”

"God is indeed my salvation; I will trust and won't be afraid." -Isaiah 12:2

“Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools, but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe.”

"Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools, but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe." -Proverbs 28:26

“Trust the Lord and do good; live in the land, and farm faithfulness.”

"Trust the Lord and do good; live in the land, and farm faithfulness." -Psalm 37:3

"If I've made gold my trust, said to fine gold: “My security!” … that also is a punishable offense, because I would then be disloyal to God above." -Job 31:24-28

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (2 Timothy 4:18, NIV)

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. -(1 John 5:11, NIV)

“I am the good shepherd. I know My own and My own know Me.”

“I am the good shepherd. I know My own and My own know Me.” -(John 10:14, ESV)

For the word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.

For the word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all He does. -(Psalm 33:4, NIV)

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. -Proverbs 16:20

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. -Proverbs 3:6

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord.”

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord." -Jeremiah 17:7

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written,

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” -Romans 12:19

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, -Ephesians 1:11

All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” -Daniel 4:35

Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.

Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases. -Psalm 115:3

But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue,

But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” -Mark 5:36

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? -Matthew 6:25

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.

Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore

Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life.

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.

Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.

“He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

“He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

My salvation and my honor depend on God ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

My salvation and my honor depend on God ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.

Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”

Lord, I thank You that You are the God of the impossible. You can do anything. I want to trust in Your ability and not my own. Teach me to see difficulties in my life from Your perspective. Help me to focus on You and Your power. I want to be like Joshua and Caleb, who believed in a good report and focused on You even in hard circumstances (Numbers 14:7-9)

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." -(Psalm 18:2)

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." -(Romans 8:28)

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." -(1 Peter 5:7)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." -(Proverbs 3:5-6)

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. -Romans 10:9

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. -Isaiah 12:2

On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.

On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. -Psalm 62:7

But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.

But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. -Psalm 13:5

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. -Hebrews 11:6

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:19

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6-7

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. -Romans 15:13

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. -John 14:27

A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched. -Proverbs 28:25

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. -Psalm 28:7

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. -Jeremiah 17:7-8

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. -Isaiah 26:3

No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. -Romans 4:20-21

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. -Mark 11:24

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. -Isaiah 26:3-4

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. -Proverbs 29:25

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. -Psalm 91:1-6

But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! -Psalm 31:14-15

So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” -Hebrews 13:6

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. -John 14:1

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. -Isaiah 41:10

He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.

He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. -Psalm 112:7

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. -Joshua 1:9

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. -Jeremiah 29:11

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. -Proverbs 16:3

Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. -Psalm 143:8

Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. -Psalm 37:3-5

“Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord.” -Jeremiah 17:5

Stop regarding man in whose nostrils is breath, for of what account is he? -Isaiah 2:22

Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. -Proverbs 28:26

Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. -Proverbs 11:28

Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. -Psalm 146:3

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. -Psalm 118:8

Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! -Psalm 40:4

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. -Psalm 20:7

Of David. Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. -Psalm 37:1-5

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. -Psalm 37:4-6

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