Bible Verses About Overwhelming Times
- Psalm 61:1-41 For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah. Related Topics: God's ProtectionLosing a ChildProtectionSympathyTrusting God
- 1 Peter 5:6-96 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. Related Topics: DepressionFearGod's LoveMoneyStress
- Philippians 4:6-76 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition 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 your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Related Topics: DepressionFather's DayFearPatienceThanksgiving
- Matthew 11:28-3028 “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Related Topics: AnxietyDepressionEncouragementGod's LoveSuicide
- Isaiah 41:1010 Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Related Topics: AnxietyDepressionGod's LoveHealingSuicide
- Psalm 94:18-1918 When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your loving kindness, Yahweh, held me up. 19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul. Related Topics: AnxietyInsecurityJoyStressWorry
- Proverbs 3:4-64 So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Related Topics: AnxietyNew YearStressWorkWorry
- Psalm 143:44 Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me. My heart within me is desolate.
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-107 By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, a thorn in the flesh was given to me: a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively. 8 Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong. Related Topics: DepressionEncouragementHealingJoyPrayer
- Isaiah 40:28-3128 Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. 30 Even the youths faint and get weary, and the young men utterly fall; 31 but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint. Related Topics: AnxietyEncouragementHealingStrength
- Philippians 4:1313 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Related Topics: ChangeConfidenceFaithGraduationProtection
- John 16:3333 I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.” Related Topics: AnxietyDepressionJoyStrengthStress
- Matthew 6:3434 Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient. Related Topics: ContentmentMental HealthMorningStruggles
- Psalm 55:55 Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.
- Psalm 46:1-31 For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas; 3 though its waters roar and are troubled, though the mountains tremble with their swelling. Selah. Related Topics: EncouragementFearStrengthStressWorry
- Ephesians 6:10-1210 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Related Topics: Being StrongChurchCourageGod's PowerSelf Control
- Psalm 142:33 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.
- Isaiah 26:3-43 You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. 4 Trust in Yahweh forever; for in Yah, Yahweh, is an everlasting Rock. Related Topics: AnxietyStrengthStressTrusting GodWorry
- Psalm 77:33 I remember God, and I groan. I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed. Selah.
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-118 For we don’t desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia: that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life. 9 Yes, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead, 10 who delivered us out of so great a death, and does deliver, on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us, 11 you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift given to us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf. Related Topics: ConfidenceNot Giving UpPraying for OthersStressTrusting God
- Matthew 26:36-3936 Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.” 37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me.” 39 He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.” Related Topics: GuidancePainPrayerPraying for OthersSadness
- Isaiah 43:1-31 But now Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel, says: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you. 3 For I am Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I have given Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in your place. Related Topics: ComfortEncouraging OthersGod's PromisesGod's ProtectionProtection
- Mark 14:32-3632 They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed. 34 He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.” 35 He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him. 36 He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire.” Related Topics: GodGod's WillGuidanceStrugglesSurrender
- Psalm 23:1-41 A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Related Topics: AnxietyDepressionEncouragementFearPeace
- Psalm 121:1-21 A Song of Ascents. I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth. Related Topics: AnxietyEncouraging OthersGod's SovereigntyWorryWorrying
- Psalm 91:1-21 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” Related Topics: Being StrongDisasterGraduationRestTrusting God's Plan
- Joshua 1:99 Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.” Related Topics: AnxietyDepressionFearStressWorry
- Psalm 102:11 A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before Yahweh. Hear my prayer, Yahweh! Let my cry come to you.
- Psalm 38:44 For my iniquities have gone over my head. As a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.
- Hebrews 11:11 Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. Related Topics: CancerConfidenceDoubtRunningTrust
- John 14:11 “Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. Related Topics: EmotionsSadnessStressThe Heart
- John 14:2727 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful. Related Topics: ChristmasGod's PromisesGraduationRestStress
- Matthew 19:2626 Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Related Topics: Being StrongGod's SovereigntyMotivationNot Giving UpStrength
- Psalm 27:11 By David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? Related Topics: EncouragementGod's ProtectionMiscarriageProtection
- Romans 8:37-3937 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from God’s love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Related Topics: AnxietyDepressionFearMotivationSuicide