How does God help us through hard times?

Having faith in difficult times can allow you to find peace in God's presence. When you are unfaithful, it can harden your heart with pride and cause you to grow distant in your relationship with Him. Learning to give up all your struggles and problems to God can lift a heavy burden off yourself.
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What does God say about going through hard times?

Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Isaiah 41:10 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. Exodus 15:2 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.
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How do you trust God in hard times?

God wants to hear everything from you – nothing is too small or too big. Pour out your heart in prayer, asking God for what you want. Trust him to provide the wisest answer in his perfect timing. He knows your heart.
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How does God soften a hard heart?

God is so rich in forgiveness and love that He will start softening your heart as soon as you ask Him in faith. Whether you are a new believer who is struggling to stay strong, or someone who has been turned away from faith for a long time, God is ready to draw near to you and soften your heart with his mercy and love.
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How do I ask God to heal my heart?

God, I pray that you heal my broken heart. Your word says that you will heal me completely, and I surrender my broken heart to you to heal. You are the ultimate healer and I trust that you will heal my broken heart. Thank you for making me whole again.
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How do you fix a hardened heart?

According to Gordon Neufeld, a heart can only be softened with the cultivation of safe and caring attachments with others. It is relationship that offers someone the promise of safety, warmth, and dependence. It is attachment that is the antidote to facing too much separation and wounding.
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What does the Bible say about trusting God in hard times?

Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
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How did God help us?

He often uses family and friends to guide us, strengthen us, and encourage us. If you've had a family member or friend offer to help you out financially when you really needed it, taken care of you when you needed it, or given you food or clothing when you needed it, God was using that person to reach you.
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How do you pray in hard times?

Prayers for comfort

Words can't express the ache in my heart. I feel pain every day. I pray to you as I am desperate for help. I need to know that you care, that you love me, be my refuge from pain, replacing my distress with peace, and be my strength when I feel weak and find it hard to carry on.
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What does Jesus say about tough times?

Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “'If you can'! All things are possible for one who believes.”
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What God says about struggles?

Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.
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How the Lord strengthen us?

"He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless." "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."
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What are God's 3 answers to prayer?

I've heard it said that God answers prayers in one of three ways. God says “Yes,” and you receive what you ask for. God says “No,” and you have to accept it and move on. Or God says “Not Yet,” and you learn to be patient and wait.
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How do you ask God for help and guidance?

I ask you for guidance and direction now, Lord, and pray that you would answer my request. You are a perfectly good Father who only ever gives good gifts to his children. You love to give good gifts to those who ask. As your humble child, I ask for the gift of wisdom today.
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How do you find peace in troubled times?

4 Ways to Find Peace for Yourself
  1. Focus on the eternal. It's hard to feel at peace when you're focused only on short-term worries. ...
  2. Let go of what you can't control. When something outside your control takes away your peace, it's tempting to feel hopeless or angry. ...
  3. Forgive others. ...
  4. Repent and rely on Christ.
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How do you know God is helping you?

9 Signs God is Speaking to You
  • He speaks through the Bible. ...
  • A particular Bible verse keeps coming back to you. ...
  • You feel like a sermon or specific scripture is intended for you. ...
  • You feel uneasy about something, leading you to prayer. ...
  • He speaks through His church. ...
  • There is an unexplainable conviction about something.
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Can God change your life how?

He can heal our bodies, our minds and even change the events of our life, for nothing is impossible for Him. There are so many places in the Bible where God actually changed the past. Consider all those whom He raised from the dead, the most famous and well-known was Jesus Christ Himself, in the glorious resurrection.
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How do I pray to God for help?

'Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand… For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you. '
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What does God say about stress and worry?

"Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." "When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles."
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How do you open your heart to God?

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  1. Ask God to Help You Draw Closer to Him.
  2. Evaluate Why You Could Not Give Time to God in the Past.
  3. Decide to Repent and Turn Away from the Sins.
  4. Confess Your Sins to the Lord, and Ask Him to Help You Change.
  5. Decide to let go of all unforgiveness.
  6. Contemplate on God's Grace and Goodness.
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Can the Holy Spirit pray for you?

The Spirit prays for us whether we are aware of it or not, but for our own comfort and confidence it is important that we should be aware of what the Spirit is doing on our behalf. God knows our hearts and is intimately acquainted with our groaning. And that should cause us to love and praise him.
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How do you open your heart to the Holy Spirit?

Light candles, burn incense, throw rose petals, read Scriptures. Sing Holy Spirit songs, give one another words of encouragement, or verses of the Bible you feel moved to speak to them.
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Does God hear our cries?

God absolutely responds to the tears of everyone! The trials and tribulations of this world can certainly bring us to tears. In times like these, we can find strength, solace, and comfort by crying out to God in prayer. He is there to ease our sorrows and help us to deal with pain and suffering.
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How can I hear God's answer?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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When God say no to our prayers?

No Good Thing Will He Withhold

Every time the Lord answers no to our prayers, He fulfills Psalm 84:11, “No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Ps 84:11).
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