God did not promise a life without troubles, so most of us have experienced some kind of pain in this world. Sometimes this pain makes us push God away and we try to handle situations on our own, and I too am guilty of this. However, every time that I push God away I am always reminded that in times of hardship I need God the most, because although he didn't promise a life without trouble, he promised to never leave us nor forsake us. I encourage everyone to give their worries to God, because we are not meant to handle this life alone. It is Christ who gives us strength.

To remind you of God's constant presence in every season of your life, I also encourage you to read and listen to the lyrics of these 15 songs when you're going through a hard time.

1. Oceans- Hillsong United

"Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now"

2. Good Good Father- Chris Tomlin

"Oh, and I've seen many searching
For answers far and wide
But I know we're all searching
For answers only you provide
‘Cause You know just what we need
Before we say a word"

3. Just Be Held- Casting Crowns

"If your eyes are on the storm
You'll wonder if I love you still
But if your eyes are on the cross
You'll know I always have and I always will"

4. Through It All- Colton Dixon

"You were there when it all came down on me
And I was blinded by my fear
And I struggled to believe
But in those unclear moments
You were the one keeping me strong
This is how my story's always gone"

5. I Will Trust In You- Lauren Daigle

"Your ways are always higher
Your plans are always good
There’s not a place where I’ll go, You’ve not already stood"

6. Praise You In This Storm- Casting Crowns

"I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth"

7. Word Of God Speak- Mercy Me

"To be still and know
That you're in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In your holiness
Word of God speak"

8. Thousand Steps- NewSong

"If there were a thousand steps between you and God
And you could see no way across the great divide
Just take one step towards His loving arms
And He’ll take nine hundred and ninety-nine"

9. What Faith Can Do- Kutless

"I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do"

10. Your Hands- JJ Heller

"When my world is shaking, heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave your hands"

11. Whom Shall I Fear- Chris Tomlin

"And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in your hands
I'm holding on to your promises"

12. Let The Waters Rise- Mikeschair

"God, You know where I've been
You were there with me then
You were faithful before
You'll be faithful again
I'm holding Your hand"

13. Cry Out To Jesus- Third Day

"There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are"

14. At The Foot Of The Cross- Don Moen

"Now I can
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross"

15. Desert Song- Hillsong United

"And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me, Lord, through the flame"

Encourage a friend with these lyrics, encourage a stranger with these lyrics, and encourage yourself. God is good ALL the time!