There is Hope Still: Five Scripture Backed Encouragements for a Heavy Heart

Every one of us go through seasons where life just feels a little more. A little more stressful. A little less security. A little more sorrow. And yet for many, life can feel like too much to carry in seasons of trials. From heartbreak, stress, illness, and more…in moments of hopelessness, we pray that these five scriptures backed encouragements would be a balm to your soul today — and a gentle reminder to look to Christ.

Ecclesiastes is full of reminders on the natural human experience…

Grasping.

Whether that’s grasping for control, comfort, peace, financial stability, a healthy lifestyle etc. But we can take comfort in the fact that in Christ, all of our needs have been met, we lack no good thing in Him.

(Ecclesiastes 1:1-8) (Philippians 4:19)

“There is nowhere life can take you that God isn’t already there. His goodness has been established in your life from beginning to end.” -SonRise Church and Ministries

When life takes a turn we never expected, whether that’s job loss, grief, or sin, we can take comfort and rest in knowing that God is not taken aback. That He isn’t scrounging up or lacking in resources or ideas in order to help us.

He already knew everything we would go through and made a way through by the blood of Christ and His gentle, caring hands.

(Psalms 23:6)

   In the midst of heavy seasons, or moments of stress, the enemy can swoop in and try and find entry points in our hearts and lives in order to make things more difficult.

   Whether that’s fear, ungodly grief and sorrow, ungodly anger, accusation, addiction…we have hope in the truth that we are in governed or subject to these demonic powers.
You have been given “power and authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” -Luke 10:19.

   You can repent, renounce, rebuke, bind, take authority, and cast out any and all demonic forces and thoughts that come against you in Christ Jesus. Learn more about The 8 R’s to Freedom (Our holy spirit led method on removing what does not belong in a believer’s life) here!

Regardless of what your difficult season looks like, the Lord doesn’t expect you to have it all figured out or rely on your own understanding and strength to pull you out. In fact, when we choose to admit our weaknesses and ask God for help. We can rest in knowing He will help us. Ask Him to help you to trust Him, remain patient under trials, walk in love etc.

(Psalms 121:1-2)

God’s love is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. His love for you doesn’t become confused, or distracted, or cold, or frustrated with our circumstances. It is steady, safe, and gentle with our hearts as He helps us to lean more and more unto Him. He will never leave you or forsake you, and soon you will look back and smile, and tell everyone…

“Look what God’s love got me through!”

(Jeremiah 31:3)

How can you apply these reminders to your life today?