Life gets difficult sometimes; no one makes it from the start of their lives to the end without some rough patches. In these times, it may be hard to see the light. However, the Bible offers an abundance of promise, hope, and truth. It's a lifeline, a place to take great comfort. Here are nine verses to keep you going...

1. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2. Psalm 34: 17-18

17The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. 18The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

3. Isaiah 41:10

10So 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.

4. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

11Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

5. Deuteronomy 31:6

6 Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.

6. Psalm 55:22

7. Matthew 6:25-27

25 For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? 27 And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?