Whether it’s chronic pain and illness, divorce and drama, or persecution and prodigal children, a sober mind is essential when we are suffering. It helps us view our difficulties through the lens of what is true according to God’s word instead of our emotions. And being sober-minded shifts our perspective from all that’s wrong to the blessings in the midst of the burdens. A sober mind is a disciplined, sound mind, that is obtained by renewing your mind with the Bible.
Sometimes our situations seem so overwhelming and cause us to feel helpless and hopeless. But that is simply not true for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. Feelings are not facts and they can’t be trusted, but what God says in his word is true and faithful. Here are 18 scriptures for a sober mind in suffering that help me through my own afflictions.
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Psalm 34:19 ~ Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Psalm 46:1 ~ God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 27:13 ~ I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Psalm 28:7 ~ The LORD is my strength and shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Psalm 43:5 ~ Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Psalm 61:2 ~ From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 77:10 ~ And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.
Psalm 94:19 ~ In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Psalm 119:49-50 ~ Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
Psalm 119:76 ~ Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Psalm 119:71 ~ It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Psalm 119:92 ~ Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Psalm 119:114 ~ Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Psalm 121:1-2 ~ I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
Psalm 105:4 ~ Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
Psalm 130:5 ~ I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
Seek the Lord in your suffering
There are so many other scriptures that renew our minds and restore our hope in the midst of our suffering. If you’re struggling today, I urge you to read these Psalms for a sober mind in suffering and write them out. Pray about your troubles, and reach out to a trusted brother or sister in Christ for help bearing your burdens.
You don’t have to suffer alone. God loves you, he sees you, and he hears you when you call out to him. He draws near to you when you draw near to him. The Lord carries you through every obstacle you face because he is good and good at being God!
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Beautiful post sweet Sister! I needed this today and know a few friends who also need to read this. Will be sharing. ❤
Praise the Lord, I’m so glad it was a blessing to you! And thank you for sharing, I appreciate you! ❤️