Whether experiencing financial hardship. health challenges, difficulty in child bearing, family and relationship difficulties, depending totally on God during any of these hard times is the best option for a triumphant living here on earth. Situations we find ourselves in may make it hard for us to depend on God, our faith in him may begin to waver. Nevertheless, trusting him fully is one way to bringing peace and sanity into our lives during the days of turmoil. During the reign of Jesus of earth, he trusted God not to fail him. When he found himself in the most difficult situations, his faith didn’t drop. His trust and faith in his Father was like an oil in his lamb that kept him going till his mission was accomplished. And as Christ followers, we are mandated to follow his steps. In this blog, we will giving you some Bible verses that will strengthen your faith in God.
When we depend totally on God, we will realize that God is faithful and that we are never alone. Trials that come our way are there to test our faith and strengthen us in God. When we are faced with challenges, let us be rest assured that God’s plans are the best for us and depending totally on him brings us ultimate peace and comfort.
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What Does The Bible Say About Depending On God?
The Bible encourages us in various scriptures to lean completely on God. Jeremiah 29:11 says “For I know the thoughts that I think towards you saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end”. This scripture explains God’s thoughts and plans for us, he wants the very the best for us. Having said that to us, he wants us to depend on him at all times.
Another assurance is in the book of Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding, in all thy, ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths. When we depend fully on God, committing our ways to him, he directs our paths and orders our steps to the right places. These are the benefits we enjoy when we trust God one hundred percent. Here are some Bible verses to help us trust God;
Bible Verses About Total Dependence On God
- Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6
- Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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. – Philippians 4:6-7
- So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
- But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33
- But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. – Jeremiah 17:7-8
- I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalm 121:1-2
- Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7
- He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. – Psalm 46:10
- Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. – Matthew 11:28-30
- Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. – Psalm 62:8
- But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
- The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. – Psalm 23:1
- So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? – Hebrews 13:6
- If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5
- But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31
- I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. – Psalm 34:4
- Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you. – 2 Chronicles 20:12
- I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. – Psalm 91:2
- I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
- Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. – Psalm 37:5
- You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. – Isaiah 26:3
- The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. – Psalm 28:7
- 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. – Joshua 1:9
Bible Verses About Relying on God Not Man
- For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. – Isaiah 41:13
- In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9
- My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. – Psalm 73:26
- Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. – Proverbs 19:21
- He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. – Isaiah 40:29
- I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. – Philippians 4:11
- He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber. – Psalm 121:3
- I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. – Psalm 16:8
- The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. – Exodus 14:14
- Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. – Psalm 127:1
- The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it. – Proverbs 10:22
- When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. – Psalm 94:18
- When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. – Psalm 118:5
- But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. – 1 Chronicles 29:14
- When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future. – Ecclesiastes 7:14
- Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. – Romans 8:8
- Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. – Psalm 55:22