As a child of God, it is very important to note that the Bible contains scriptures that comfort those hurting physically, emotionally, or spiritually. The Holy Spirit, through the Word of God, releases power through the Word that heals pain and suffering while providing hope, assurance, and the promise of God’s presence. Here are bible verses, along with commentary, that speak to the hearts of those who are hurting:
Short Prayer: Lord Jesus, Save me from every spirit of hurt. Heal me from every emotional pain that I am having right now. I ask that you heal me spiritually also and let your word go through me to bring your will upon my life in Jesus’ Name. Amen
Bible Verses For The Hurting
Psalm 34:18 (NIV):
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Commentary: This verse assures those who are hurting that God is near to them, especially in moments of brokenness and despair.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV):
“So 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.”
Commentary: God’s comforting presence is a source of strength for the hurting, offering assurance that they are not alone in their struggles.
Psalm 147:3 (NIV):
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Commentary: God is portrayed as a healer of emotional wounds, bringing comfort and restoration to hurting people.
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV):
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Commentary: Jesus invites the hurting to find solace and rest in Him, offering a refuge from the burdens of life.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV):
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
Commentary: This passage emphasizes God’s role as the ultimate source of comfort, enabling those who have experienced His comfort to extend it to hurting others.
Psalm 55:22 (NIV):
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Commentary: Encouragement to entrust one’s burdens to the Lord, finding assurance in His sustaining power even in times of distress.
John 14:27 (NIV):
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Commentary: Jesus offers a unique and lasting peace that transcends worldly circumstances, comforting troubled hearts.
Psalm 30:5 (NIV):
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
Commentary: A reminder that pain and sorrow are temporary, and God’s favor and joy will ultimately prevail.
Psalm 42:11 (NIV):
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
Commentary: This verse encourages a shift in focus from despair to hope, placing trust in God as the ultimate source of salvation and praise.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV):
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”
Commentary: God’s plans for the hurting are characterized by hope, prosperity, and a purposeful future.
Romans 8:28 (NIV):
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Commentary: Even during pain, God works for the good of those who love Him, weaving purpose into every circumstance.
Psalm 23:4 (NIV):
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Commentary: God’s presence brings comfort and assurance, even in life’s darkest moments.
Romans 15:13 (NIV):
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Commentary: Trusting in God leads to an overflow of hope, joy, and peace through the empowering work of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 30:10-11 (NIV):
“Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help. You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”
Commentary: A plea for God’s mercy transforms into celebrating His transformative power, turning mourning into joy.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV):
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
Commentary: The temporal nature of suffering contrasts with the eternal renewal and glory God is working with hurting people.
Psalm 119:50 (NIV):
“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
Commentary: God’s promises provide comfort, preserving and sustaining life even while suffering.
Psalm 42:3 (NIV):
“My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, ‘Where is your God?'”
Commentary: Acknowledging the reality of tears and sorrow, this verse reflects the question often posed to hurting people, emphasizing the need for trust in God’s presence.
Psalm 34:17-18 (NIV):
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Commentary: The assurance that God not only hears the cries of the hurting but also delivers and saves them from their troubles.
Psalm 103:13-14 (NIV):
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.”
Commentary: God’s compassionate understanding of human frailty and vulnerability brings comfort to those who are hurting.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV):
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Commentary: A simple yet powerful encouragement to entrust all worries and anxieties to God, who cares deeply for those who are hurting.
Psalm 147:3-4 (NIV):
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.”
Commentary: God’s intimate care for the brokenhearted is compared to His vast knowledge and sovereignty over the stars, highlighting His personal and majestic nature.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV):
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Commentary: God’s grace is proclaimed as sufficient, finding strength and power in moments of weakness, providing resilience for those who are hurting.
Psalm 119:76 (NIV):
“May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.”
Commentary: The psalmist appeals to God’s unfailing love as the ultimate source of comfort, relying on His promises.
Psalm 9:9 (NIV):
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
Commentary: God is presented as a refuge and stronghold, offering protection and security for those who are hurting and oppressed.
Romans 12:12 (NIV):
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Commentary: A practical exhortation to maintain joy in hope, patience in affliction, and faithfulness in prayer, providing a resilient approach for those who are hurting.
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