I'm no stranger to pain or loss. It's simply human to feel alone, hurt, sad, etc. While they're horrible emotions, they also help you to grow and move on. But if you're at a place in your life where you simply don't see any hope in sight, I implore you to look to Christ and trust in the Lord. So that is why I have compiled 12 verses that you can turn to for guidance and support. And if you aren't very religious, I'm sure you can take comfort in these, and in knowing there is someone looking out for you.

1. "The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving." - Psalms 28:7

This is my second favorite verse because it reminds me to trust in the Lords plans and know that he is planning something great for all of us.

2. "The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from their troubles." - Psalm 34:10

All those who call upon God will be answered. Sometimes they will be answered in unexpected ways, but trust in the Lord's actions.

3. "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." - Psalm 46:10

God is in charge and knows exactly what he is doing- he has a purpose in mind for what you're going through and would never deliberately put you through pain and suffering without knowing you would come out stronger in the end.

4. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." - Psalm 147:3

If you are broken, know that God will heal you- just put all your faith in Him. Let go and let God.

5. "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." - Isaiah 41:10

Just because you don't feel God with you, doesn't mean he isn't with you. The Lord is with you every step of the way, guiding you and loving you.

6. "But the time is coming- indeed it's here now- when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me." - John 16:32

Once again, this verse serves as a constant reminder that the Lord is with you. Through your moments of joy, sadness, anger, the Lord is with you.

7. "Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later." - Romans 8:18

Right now, what you're going through might feel unbearable, but there is hope in sight. Nothing is permanent and God will bring us glory after suffering.

8."For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him." - Philippians 1:28-30

Most can agree that suffering sucks, plain and simple. What isn't so plain and simple is that when we suffer because we represent Christ, we know that God considers us worthy to represent him. Suffering strengthens the faith of those that endure and helps us grow.

9. "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7

10. "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13

Not just a verse for student athletes, this quote from scripture clearly states that you can do anything through the strength you draw from Jesus. By continually praying and talking to God, you will be strong and fearless.

11. "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." - 1 Peter 5:7

For me, this verse is a constant reminder that I am deeply cared for and that there is absolutely no need to worry because it's all in God's hands.

12. "But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world." - 1 John 4:4

The Lord is greater than all of your troubles and worries, there is no problem you face that He can't handle.

I hope that you can take comfort in these verse as I have, and that they can serve as a reminder that everything is in God's hands. No matter what you're going through in your life, God is there for you and with you. Just talk to him.