WHEN LIFE ABOUT KILLS YOU

Life is filled with hardships — unfairness, brutality, and challenges that sometimes feel insurmountable — God has not left us without hope. Jesus prepared us for life’s struggles, promising His peace and presence through it all. By holding onto the truth of who God is—loving and good—and what He’s promised, we can find strength to keep going. Even when we’re at our lowest, God is with us, giving us the power not just to survive but to ultimately thrive, knowing that in Him, victory is ours.

Key Truths to Hold Onto

  • Understand that Life is Hard

Jesus didn’t sugarcoat it—trouble is part of life. Facing this truth helps us prepare our hearts to endure.

  • Remember that Everything Hard in Life is the Result of Sin

Suffering entered the world because of sin. Knowing this helps us see that the brokenness we face isn’t from God but from a fallen world.

  • Realize that Life is Unfair

Life doesn’t play by the rules we’d like. Knowing this prepares us to face disappointments without losing hope.

  • Acknowledge that Life Can Be Brutal

Sometimes, the hardships are severe. But awareness of this makes us stronger, helping us rely on something greater than ourselves.

  • Remember Who God Is

    • God is Loving – He cares deeply for you, even when life feels heavy.

    • God is Good – His goodness doesn’t depend on circumstances. He’s the same in the storm as He is in peace.

  • Recall What God Has Promised

His promises anchor us, reminding us that this is not the end. He has promised to be with us and see us through.

  • Refuse to Doubt in the Darkness What You Knew to Be True in the Light

When things are hardest, hold tightly to the truth you’ve seen in better times. God’s faithfulness doesn’t change with our circumstances.

  • Hang On When You Feel Like You Can’t Go On

When life feels unbearable, God gives the strength to keep going one step at a time.

  • Remind Yourself of the Truth

    • God is With Me – You’re never alone in your struggle.

    • God Will Give Me Strength – His strength shows up when ours runs out.

    • God Can Use My Trial to Help Me Thrive – Even the hardest battles can shape us for better things.

    • In the End, I Win – Jesus has already overcome the world, and His victory is ours.