By EEW Magazine Online Editors // Bible Verses // Spiritual Encouragement

In spring, summer, fall and winter, God is faithful. Yet, life can trip you up and cause you to stumble in your faith. Fight back with the word of God.

Whether or not you can see the silver lining in the cloud, you (and everyone else!) will benefit from having helpful Bible passages to remind you to expect good things in the worst times.

Here are the Top 7 verses EEW Magazine Online recommends to make you more optimistic and faith-filled whatever the circumstances.

#1 Need help? Expect God to bless and empower you: 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

#2 Going through? Expect God to work it out: Romans 8:28 – “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.”

#3 Tired of suffering? Expect God’s glory to be revealed: Romans 8:18 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

#4 Need a big breakthrough? Expect God to exceed your expectations: Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,”

#5 Deliverance been a long time coming? Expect God to restore you: 1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”

#6 Got more needs than resources? Expect God to provide for you: Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

#7 Fighting worry and stress? Expect God to calm your anxieties: 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

For every season, there is a word for your situation. Rely on Scripture to remind you that there is no predicament that can rob you of victory or thwart the purpose of God.

Stay encouraged. Stay rooted in your faith.