MERCIFUL FATHER:10 Bible Verses For You When Everything Is Falling Apart

When times are rough the one person that will always stand by your side is God. He will forever be the constant that you can rely on. The journey of life is filled with happiness, joy and the inevitable feelings of disappointment and tragedy. No matter how big or small the situation may be, at times your life will feel like it is falling apart and crumbling beneath your feet. When times are rough the one person that will always stand by your side is God. He will forever be the constant that you can rely on. Here are ten devotionals based on scriptures that will give you comfort and hope when life seems like it is falling apart. . Psalm 119:114: “You are my refuge and my shield. I have put my hope in your Word.” God is in your corner despite the world falling apart around you. He will never leave your side because he is your protector. Trust in God to keep you safe and know that he will help you pick up the pieces in your life. Be hopeful in God and he will bring you the hope and ability to get through what may seem like the end. God is and always will be your light and hope. . Proverbs 3:5:"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding." God has a plan for you and for the world that surrounds you - never doubt in the Lord. Remember that your views are your reactions and are biased. God on the other hand, will never let you down because he has a plan that will guide you through this excursion. Repeat the phrase, "He knows best." Turn to God and lean on him, for his arms will embrace you and keep you safe. Do not ask the question why, instead repeat He knows best. . Revelation 22:13:"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last." Who else can say that but God? No one, only God can say such a thing. God knows everything - the past, current and future and our knowledge and understanding doesn’t even compare to the knowledge and understanding of God – even when it applies to our own life. When you don’t understand what God is doing in your life, consider the source. Who do you put your trust in - God or yourself? . 1 Samuel 15:22:"...obedience is better than sacrifice." God places significance on obedience. He would much rather you be obedient to his instruction than for you to give him money offerings, fasting and etc. God gives you instruction and you’re in a situation where you don’t understand what’s going on in your life, you need to remember to be obedient and to trust in the one who does understand. There are blessings that follow a person who is obedient just as there are curses that follows a person who isn't. . Genesis 12:1:The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.” As much as we would like God to give us everything upfront and all in one shot, God does not operate like that. Sometimes, God will place you in a situation where you have to trust him and he will give you piece by piece as you obey and entrust in him. Misfortunes and tribulations will only increase your faith as you learn to walk by faith and not by sight. You will grow stronger from the trials that you face in life. . James 1:2-3:"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow." The Bible says when trouble comes, and trouble will come in this life, that we have to do something. The word is simply saying don’t think you’ll be with out trouble but here is what you can do. Instead of getting upset, angry or even withdrawn because trouble has come, you need to do what the bible says and consider it a joy. Do not fill your life with more negativity by reacting with anger instead infect your life with positivity and allow the storm to pass. Only you can change the course of action - be strong and venture on. . Nehemiah 2:5:"If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my fathers are buried so that I can rebuild it." This suggests to us that if we are truly concerned about rebuilding parts of our life, we need to think seriously about what it will require. We must assess what we will actually need, what steps we should take and what may be involved in. We must change our habits so that we can be freed to be what God wants us to be. Nehemiah teaches us that we need to face honesty and apply it to our situation. The truth will set you free and let you continue your journey of life away from devastation. . Psalm 126: 5-6:"Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him." There is nothing sad about sowing because it takes no more work than reaping. So why are they weeping? Sowing is something that must be done even when there are things in life that make us cry. Keep in mind that it is a process and you will get through this. Maintain your balance and keep on, it is okay to shed tears but keep in mind that you must move past the sorrow so that you can move on. . Psalms 91:14:“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.We have a faithful God that wants you to love him and in return he will always be by your side. Friends and family, unfortunately, will come and go in your life; whether it be by choice or circumstances out of our hands. However our God will never leave you! He loves us even when we wrong him, He is still faithful and does what he promises. God is the one that loves us the best. . Philippians 4:6-7:“Not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” When we give something to God, it feels wonderful because we are essentially giving the burden, worries and cares of that situation over to him. You will feel an overwhelming peace knowing that it is in his hands. The problem is when we 'take back' the issue. Whether it be taking back control of something we surrendered to him, trying to take care of ourselves in an area, try to figure out our own way, when we initially asked for his direction - no matter what way you put it all of these things will cause us to be regretful and cause us more pain and frustration. God will be there for you unlike anyone else you will have in your life and the best part is that he wants to be that statue in your life.