Scriptures For Troubled Times

As we go through difficult times and seasons, it can be tempting to fear. However, God has given us numerous Scripture verses that we can stand on and claim in troubled times. Here are a few peace Scriptures that you can decree as you go through challenges. All of these are noted in the New King James Version (NKJV), but feel free to use the translation that you prefer.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ Numbers 6:24-26

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace. Psalm 29:11

But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Psalm 37:11

Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165

Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.” Psalm 122:7

He makes peace in your borders, And fills you with the finest wheat. Psalm 147:14

My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you. Proverbs 3:1-2

You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3

The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation, In secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places, Isaiah 32:17-18

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the Lord, who has mercy on you. Isaiah 54:10

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:6

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:33

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 1:3

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. I Corinthians 14:33

Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:23

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9

To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:2

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 5:23

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. II Thessalonians 3:16

This is not an all-inclusive list, but it does cover quite a few verses. I encourage you to do a study and look up verses about peace and being full of God’s peace. You can also look up verses about having no fear. Meditate on them and store them in your heart. As you do, the peace of God will reign in your heart no matter the situation.