It’s not fun, but we all do it at some point in our lives. We have that in common with every human being. Although our struggles can be different than our neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family members.

How do we deal with it? Start by praying. Ask the Lord to give you HIS peace and comfort. Ask for the Lord to hold you up and give you his strength, guidance, and encouragement. Stay focused on Christ, not your situation. If you believe in Jesus and you are following him, here are some verses from the Bible to comfort you:

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by prayer and petition with Thanksgiving present your requests [struggles] 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

We can’t control what other people do, or say, or lie about. But we can pray about the situation, and ask God to cover us in his peace. Recite this verse, and pray for the Lord to help you focus on him and not what you are struggling with.

Jesus told his disciples (and was preparing them), “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world. I am telling you this, so that in me
[following me, praying to me, having a relationship with me] you may have peace.” John 16:33

Christians struggle just as much as everyone else. But having Christ in our lives allows us to experience his peace, even in the midst of what we are struggling with. Be specific in your prayers. When you start to feel alone or anxious about something, turn your thoughts to Jesus, and recognize him for who he is. He is our Creator, he is our Father, and he knows our struggles.

Difficult times, crises, and hard times bring us closer to the Lord, or they should. When I am struggling with something, I really lean into the Lord. I pray a lot more, read more Bible verses that pertain to how I am feeling, and I am laser focused on Christ. One of my prayers is, “Lord every time I think about _____, turn my thoughts back to you. Cover me in your peace and surround me with your angels.”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will keep your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-7

Sometimes I will repeat that verse in my mind, to remind myself to TRUST in the Lord. It’s not about me. It’s about him, and trusting in him and who he says he is to help me during my struggles in life. If we have chosen to follow him and we believe in Jesus as our Lord and Savior, he promises to be there for us. He loves us and we are his, when we ask him to be in our lives. I can’t imagine my life without Christ.

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13