Life is filled with ups and downs where some seasons are marked with laughter, while others are heavy with grief and hardship. Every believer walks through valleys, but fortunately the Bible does not leave us without hope. In fact, scripture points us again and again to the truth that joy can be found even in the hardest moments. These ten Bible passages will remind us that our trials are not wasted, our tears are not unseen, and our savior is near!

Jesus Chooses, Heals, and Blesses This Sunday School lesson is intended for upper elementary students. All lessons on this website are protected by copyright, but you can use them for free in small groups or Sunday School classes. You may share a link to this page, but please do not copy these pages and put them on other websites. The Big Idea…

In every community and home, there are faithful people whose steady, godly work quietly shapes lives and honors the Lord. Proverbs 31:31 reminds us to give these faithful ones the fruit of their hands and to let their works praise them. This prayer invites us to thank God for the talents and opportunities he has given us, to confess when we overlook the goodness in others, and to ask for hearts that labor with joy and purpose.

While in our darkest moments, some of us wallow in despair, while others pray to God. Some of us complain bitterly, while others recognize our blessings. Why is this? The answer may be found in Jonah's prayer in the second chapter of his book. Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress,

New Life and True Rest in Jesus This Sunday School lesson is intended for upper elementary students. All lessons on this website are protected by copyright, but you can use them for free in small groups or Sunday School classes. You may share a link to this page, but please do not copy these pages and put them on other websites.

In a world that constantly chases beauty, charm, and surface-level approval, it is easy to forget what God truly values. Proverbs 31:30 reminds us that while outward appearances fade, a heart that fears the Lord is worthy of praise. This prayer is for anyone longing to be seen for who they are in Christ and to value others in the same way.