We all face times of trial and suffering (John 16:1–2, 33). Be assured that difficulties are not proof of sin or guilt (Luke 13:1–5; 2 Timothy 3:12). One may even suffer for doing good (1 Peter 3:13–17). These difficulties can produce some benefits (Philippians 4:11–12; Hebrews 5:8–9; 2 Corinthians 12:9–10). They can be overcome (Isaiah 48:10; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 Peter 1:7; 4:15–16). This world’s afflictions are temporary (2 Corinthians 4:16–18) and do not compare with the glory of heaven (Romans 8:18) and the hope we have in our eventual triumph (2 Timothy 4:6–8). You can find solace and guidance in the timeless wisdom of the Bible, where every trial finds resonance, and every affliction finds comfort.
ANGER
Ephesians 4:26–27; Proverbs 15:1; 29:11; James 1:19–20; Psalm 37:8; Romans 12:1
ANXIETY
1 Peter 5:7; Philippians 4:6–7; John 14:27; Psalm 94:19
BEREAVEMENT
Psalm 34:18; 147:3; Matthew 5:4; Romans 8:38–39; John 16:22
BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:47–50; 1 Peter 2:21–23; Psalm 27:10
BITTERNESS
2 Corinthians 1:3–4; Luke 6:28; Matthew 5:44
DEPRESSION
Psalm 27:5; 42:11; Lamentations 3:22–23
DISAPPOINTMENT
Romans 8:28; Psalm 34:18; Jeremiah 29:11
DISCOURAGEMENT
Philippians 4:13; Isaiah 40:31; Matthew 11:28–30
DOUBT
Psalm 14; 46:1–3; Proverbs 3:5–6; Romans 10:17; Isaiah 26:3
FINANCES
Proverbs 11:28; 13:11; Ecclesiastes 5:10; Matthew 6:31–33
HURT
Matthew 11:28–29; Isaiah 40:29–31; John 15:9
LONELINESS
Hebrews 4:15–16; 1 Chronicles 28:20; Matthew 28:20
SADNESS
James 1:2–4; Psalm 18:2; 42:11
FEAR
John 14:27; Psalm 23:4; 27:1; Isaiah 41:13; 2 Timothy 1:7
SICKNESS
Psalm 41:3; 73:26; 3 John 1:2
SIN
Psalm 103:2–3; Acts 2:38; 22:16
STRESS
Psalm 23:1–4; 55:22; 94:19
WEAKNESS
Philippians 4:13; Joshua 1:9; Nehemiah 8:10; Isaiah 12:2
WORRY
Matthew 6:34; Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 46:10
