Bible verses to make one have a strong faith and trust in the lord and be calm in difficult times

You may think it’s impossible, but you can move a mountain.

Not with your hands per se, but with a strong mind and believing words.

You can say come, and it happens. Likewise, you can say go, and it will happen.

Interestingly, you do not need so much power to do this.

Jesus says, “if your faith is the size of a mustard seed, you can command a tree to be uprooted, and it will obey.”

This is simply Faith, but it is more complicated than that.

Faith encompasses your life as a Christian and is needed for your everyday activity, even in hard times.

In fact, if you don’t have Faith, there is surely no way you can please God.

So, what is Faith then? 

Paul describes Faith as things not seen or things being hoped for, yet believed.

In simple words, Faith means absolute trust in God’s power and his word

A few weeks back, A young lady was rushed into the hospital for an emergency caesarian section. I work in a rural facility with a massive shortage of basic medical facilities and blood supplies.

But surgery had to be done urgently.

Immediately after the surgery, she had complications. I was surprised because I thought everything went well.

She needed an urgent blood transfusion, but it was not readily available. So I had no choice but to make myself available as a donor.

Yet, she kept bleeding. Surgically removing the uterus was not an option as the husband declined.

So, I paused for a second, prayed, and believed. And that was it. The bleeding miraculously stopped.

She was discharged about a week later.

So, What’s my point?

No matter the situation, you must be ready and prepared. Your Faith is the only tool for reassurance in hard times.

This article explains bible verses about Faith in difficult times that will inspire you to continue serving God no matter what.

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1. Matthew 21:22 – Through Faith God answers our prayers

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.

2. Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

3. Romans 10:16-17

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ

4. Luke 11:8-10

I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

5. Hebrews 4:2

For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by Faith with those who listened.

6. Hebrews 11:6 – bible verse to show you can not please God without Faith

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him

7. Mark 11:22-24 – Faith can move mountains

Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours

8. Hebrews 11:3

Through Faith, we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

9. Ephesians 2:8-9 – Faith is a gift verse

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast

10.  2 Corinthians 5:7

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

11.  1 Corinthians 2:5

That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God

12. John 3:16 – Faith brings salvation

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life

13. James 2:14-26 – Faith without work is dead verse

14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.

16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

20 You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless[a]? 21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?  22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.

 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,”[b] and he was called God’s friend. 24 You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.

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Bible verses about Faith in hard times

1. Matthew 21:22 – Through Faith God answers our prayers

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.

We all pray as Christians. We believe that our complaints, challenges, and praises can be revealed to God through prayers. We believe that the only possible way to communicate directly with God is through prayer.

But let us pause for a second and think. It is so much Faith to believe that through prayers, we are communicating with a supernatural invisible being.

Unbelievers can’t understand why you are just moving your lips, singing praises to God, or entering his gates with thanksgiving.

But as true believers, we know that God hears our prayers through Faith. No one can underestimate the power of prayers.

When I kneel in my room to pray, I feel the comfort of a close friend and believe that God will work out something in no time.

Jesus is reminding us that without having Faith in the power of God, our prayer may not be answered.

He further said in the book of Luke 11:8-10

I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.

2. Romans 10:16-17 – Faith comes through hearing

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ

No one is born with Faith. We all are born into this world to make the right choices for ourselves. Through hearing the word of God, we believe that God exists.

Think about Abel in the bible. Abel is often described as the first faithful man on earth. Why? Because he saw the powers of God firsthand and believed that God must be so great.

He did not have any bible or prophet to tell him God existed. He also did not see any miracle manifesting right before his eyes.

But he must have seen God’s power firsthand. When his parents (Adam and Eve) were driven from the garden of Eden, God protected the garden with several angelic beings.

He must have seen those angels and wondered how powerful God was. Then, he must have seen the earth and imagined the powerful nature of God.

This means, accepting faith starts from our hearts. On hearing the word of God, we must let it sink in. We must try to appreciate the powerful nature of God. If we don’t, we may not fully grasp the power of God.

Paul said;

For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened.

Hebrews 4:2

3. Hebrews 11:6 – bible verse to show you can not please God without Faith

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him

We’ve already deduced that Faith is complete trust in the power of God. But we’ve not answered the questions, IS it possible to serve God without believing that he exists in the first place?

Think about unbelievers around you. They do not believe that God exists. They are unknowledgeable about the powers of God. They ask all sorts of quest like;

If God exists, why does he allow the wicked to live? If God exists, why does he let the righteous be persecuted?

These are not words of Faith but Gross unbelief in the existence of God. If you don’t accept that God exists, there is no way you can believe that he has immeasurable powers.

Paul is reminding us that we are favored to believe in the powers of God. That we have an opportunity to please God because we’ve already accepted that he exists and is so powerful.

If you’re still doubtful about God’s existence and power, you can never please him. However, God is willing to accept you if you believe in him. If you love him, God loves you too.

I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.

Proverbs 8:17

4. Mark 11:22-24 – Faith can move mountains

Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours

Sometimes we do not understand that we can do the impossible through Faith. As a result, we tend to limit ourselves through our natural eyes and thoughts.

Jesus did so many miracles in the bible. He healed the sick. He walked on top of the water without sinking. He did all wonders through Faith.

Likewise, God works through Faith. He built the world from nothing through Faith. Paul said;

Through faith, we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

Remember the book of Genesis when God created the universe. He just said those powerful words through Faith, and it was so. God said, let there be light, and there was light.

These are the power of Faith. Jesus is saying that if you believe in the powers of God, you can tell a mountain move, and it will move before your eyes.

5. Ephesians 2:8-9 – Faith is a gift verse

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast

If you have Faith, it is not your power but a gift from God.

Think about the story of Cain and Abel again. They both lived in a world where they had no tutors of God’s word or commandments. Yet, Abel had the gift of Faith. Through this gift, he recognized that God must be so powerful.

Just as Faith is a gift, our calling to serve God is a gift also. Jesus said, no one can come unto him except the Father draws him.

No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them,and I will raise them up at the last day  John 6:44

6.  2 Corinthians 5:7

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Through Faith, we do not believe in the things of this world, but instead, we believe in him that created the world. We do not walk as natural men do, but we hope in what is not yet seen.

For instance, before fully accepting God into my life, I couldn’t believe someone would say, “I can never be sick.” I thought this was the wrong thing to say and wondered why anyone would say that.

But that’s the power of Faith. You believe in it, hope for it, and know that God will make it happen through Faith.

Therefore, Faith is a necessity in the service of God.

That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God

1 Corinthians 2:5

7. John 3:16 – Faith brings salvation

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life

We cannot deny that God loves us so much. He loves us even before we were created. Because of this love, he sent his only begotten son to die for our sins.

But, we cannot just be saved because Christ died for us. We must believe, through Faith, that Christ is the savior of the world. In verse 18, Jesus said;

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son

8. James 2:14-26 – Faith without work is dead verse

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works

Having Faith in God means that we must act like him. God is love, and if we must serve him, we must learn to show love to those around us.

Jesus said;

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another John 13:34 

If we say we have Faith, it should not just be mere words. We must prove it through our actions.

First of all, we are must be obedient to the works of the lord. We must run away from sin and live righteously to the glory of God.

Next, we must show love to those around us by supporting the poor, widow, fatherless, and strangers. If we do this, we are serving God through Faith and works.

Frequently asked questions about Faith.

1. Bible verses about Faith and love

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

John 15:12

 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.

2. Bible verses about Faith and trust

2 Chronicles 20:20

And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

Romans 1:17

For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Psalm 9:10

Those who know your name trust in you,for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you

3. Bible verses about Faith and strength

Psalm 46:1-3

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe

4. Bible verses about Faith and healing

Jeremiah 3:22

Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” “Yes, we will come to you, for you are the LORD our God

Acts 10:38

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.

• Bible verses about Faith in hard times
  • 1. Matthew 21:22 – Through Faith God answers our prayers
  • 2. Hebrews 11:1
  • 3. Romans 10:16-17
  • 4. Luke 11:8-10
  • 5. Hebrews 4:2
  • 6. Hebrews 11:6 – bible verse to show you can not please God without Faith
  • 7. Mark 11:22-24 – Faith can move mountains
  • 8. Hebrews 11:3
  • 9. Ephesians 2:8-9 – Faith is a gift verse
  • 10.  2 Corinthians 5:7
  • 11.  1 Corinthians 2:5
  • 12. John 3:16 – Faith brings salvation
  • 13. James 2:14-26 – Faith without work is dead verse
• Bible verses about Faith in hard times
  • 1. Matthew 21:22 – Through Faith God answers our prayers
    • He further said in the book of Luke 11:8-10
  • 2. Romans 10:16-17 – Faith comes through hearing
  • Hebrews 4:2
  • 3. Hebrews 11:6 – bible verse to show you can not please God without Faith
  • Proverbs 8:17
  • 4. Mark 11:22-24 – Faith can move mountains
  • 5. Ephesians 2:8-9 – Faith is a gift verse
  • 6.  2 Corinthians 5:7
  • 1 Corinthians 2:5
  • 7. John 3:16 – Faith brings salvation
  • 8. James 2:14-26 – Faith without work is dead verse
    • Jesus said;
• Frequently asked questions about Faith.
  • 1. Bible verses about Faith and love
    • 1 Peter 4:8
    • John 15:12
    • 1 Corinthians 13:13
  • 2. Bible verses about Faith and trust
    • 2 Chronicles 20:20
    • Romans 1:17
    • Joshua 1:9
    • Psalm 9:10
  • 3. Bible verses about Faith and strength
    • Psalm 46:1-3
    • Proverbs 18:10
  • 4. Bible verses about Faith and healing
    • Jeremiah 3:22
    • Acts 10:38