8 Bible Verses to Read and Pray Over When You Need Help From Above

Are you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or in need of some divine intervention? When you need help from God, it’s always good to dive into His word and look to His promises. So, here are eight (8) Bible verses in the classic King James Version that you can read, meditate upon, and pray through as you seek God’s guidance, provision, and help:

  • The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. (Psalm 28:7)
  • Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. (Psalm 42:11)
  • God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
  • My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. (Psalm 73:26)
  • The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10)
  • The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. (Nahum 1:7)
  • These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
  • Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

If you’re seeking help from above, study these verses and the passages that surround them. Meditate upon them. Open your heart and let these Bible verses strengthen your faith and power up your prayers for help and support in your life.

God bless you!