How to Find Strength in God During Times of Crisis

Life throws curveballs. When crisis hits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or even abandoned. But as Christians, we have an unshakable source of strength—God. He doesn’t promise a life without storms, but He does promise to walk with us through them. So how do we tap into His strength when everything feels like it’s falling apart? Let’s break it down.

Lean on God’s Promises

God’s Word is packed with promises for those who trust Him. When fear creeps in, remind yourself of truths like:

🔹 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
🔹 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
🔹 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

Write these verses down. Say them out loud. Let them sink into your heart. God’s promises aren’t just nice words—they’re lifelines.

Pray Like It’s Your Lifeline

Prayer isn’t a last resort. It’s your direct line to God. You don’t need fancy words—just honesty. Tell Him exactly how you feel.

📌 “God, I’m scared.”
📌 “I don’t see a way out.”
📌 “Help me trust You.”

Prayer shifts your focus from the problem to the Problem-Solver. Even when you don’t have words, the Holy Spirit intercedes for you (Romans 8:26).

Surround Yourself with Faith-Filled People

Isolation makes crises worse. God designed us for community. Find people who:

✅ Encourage you with Scripture
✅ Pray with you, not just for you
✅ Remind you of God’s faithfulness

Even Jesus leaned on His disciples in tough times. You weren’t meant to go it alone.

Serve Others, Even in Your Pain

It sounds counterintuitive, but helping others shifts your perspective. When you focus on someone else’s needs:

◆ You stop dwelling on your own struggles
◆ You see God working through you
◆ You experience joy in the middle of hardship

Jesus washed His disciples’ feet the night before His crucifixion (John 13). If He could serve in His darkest hour, so can we.

Remember Past Victories

Think back. Has God ever failed you? Probably not. Yet when a new crisis hits, we often forget how He’s come through before.

📖 Journal past answers to prayer.
📖 Talk about them with friends.
📖 Let those memories fuel your faith today.

If God was faithful then, He’ll be faithful now.

Rest in God’s Control

We want solutions now. But God’s timing is perfect. Trust that He:

① Knows what you’re facing
② Has a plan
③ Will work it for your good (Romans 8:28)

You don’t have to figure everything out. Sometimes, strength comes from simply saying, “God, I trust You.”

Final Thought: You’re Not Alone

Crises don’t last forever. But God’s strength? That’s limitless. The next time you feel weak, remember:

🔥 You’re held by the One who calms storms.
🔥 You’re loved by the One who never leaves.
🔥 You’re strengthened by the One who never tires.

So take a deep breath. Cling to Him. And watch how He turns your crisis into a testimony.

Author

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    Esther Calloway writes beside an east-facing window because first light reminds her that beginnings outnumber endings. She once studied botany just to name every wildflower on her hiking trail; now those Latin labels slip into her devotions like quiet footnotes on God’s creativity. Friends know her porch as the unofficial neighborhood greenhouse—pots of rosemary, ragged succulents, a stubborn fig that keeps reaching for the roof. Esther believes Scripture grows the same way: give it daylight, water it with honest questions, and watch it climb past fences. Between essays for VerseForTheDay she mentors teens in a community garden, teaching that soil under your nails can pray louder than words. She owns more library cards than credit cards, bakes bread that never waits long to be shared, and answers emails with trail mix crumbs on the keyboard. Read her reflections when your faith feels root-bound; she’ll hand you a spade and show you where the fresh earth starts.