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I recently posted Scripture and Christians Songs for Times of Trouble .  When I shared it on Facebook, I asked what songs or hymns encourage others in difficult times.  All of the responses were hymns.  I hadn't even gotten to those yet.  Here are some of their replies as well as some hymns that have helped me through tough times. Day by Day by Lina Sandell in 1865 Day by day, and with each passing moment, Strength I find to meet my trials here; Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, I've no cause for worry or for fear. He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure, Gives unto each day what He deems best, Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure, Mingling toil with peace and rest. Every day the Lord Himself is near me, With a special mercy for each hour; All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me, He whose name is Counselor and Pow’r. The protection of His child and treasure Is a charge that on Himself He laid; “As thy days, thy strength shall be in

Galatians 6:10 So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.  Not too long ago, I read a blog post by a friend called “Does Anyone Hear Her?” that has been on my mind ever since. The following quote hit me hard: “I have reached out in MANY different ways over the last six years…but no one has reached back…it brings GREAT sadness to my heart.” My initial reaction was from memories of others feeling like no one in their church cares about them. Yet, the more I thought about it, I was convicted of times when I didn’t reach out to others because it was out of my comfort zone. So, I started looking up verses about the body of Christ and how we should treat others in it. Here is what I’ve learned from this reflection and study of both personal experience and God’s Word. 1. We are members of a body. All believers are members of the body of Christ (Romans 12:5). Therefore, when someone is sufferin

Death of a loved one.  Failed hopes.  Fears about a health problem.  Broken relationships. Betrayal by friends.  Everyone goes through times of trouble.  Sometimes we ask God why. Sometimes we just want to cry.  Here are some Scriptures and songs that have helped me through my times of trouble. Blessings by Laura Story We pray for blessings, we pray for peace Comfort for family, protection while we sleep We pray for healing, for prosperity We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering And all the while, You hear each spoken need Yet love us way too much to give us lesser things 'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops What if Your healing comes through tears What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near We doubt your goodness, we doubt your love As if eve