Hard times test our faith and patience more than anything. It's easy to detach ourselves from everything when life feels heavy. We forget that in doing so, we're also getting distant from God. The bible reminds us that it's often in the hardest moments that our faith has the chance to grow. If you are in pain, confused, or uncertain, here are five ways to stay focused on faith when it matters most.
You don’t have to clean yourself up before talking to God. Be real. Cry out. Ask questions. Faith grows when we bring our full selves to Him, even the messy parts.
In hard times, isolation can sink you. Lean into a trusted friend, pastor, or small group. Hearing the truth spoken over your situation can reignite belief when your own voice grows quiet.
When your heart is already fragile, constant news, negativity, or mindless scrolling can make it worse. Holy Focus helps block digital noise and replace it with Scripture, prayer, and reflection, tools that nourish your faith when you need it most.
Faith isn’t built on emotions, it’s built on truth. Even when you don’t feel God’s presence, His Word remains steady. Cling to verses that speak life into your situation and repeat them daily.
There was a season when nothing made sense. I prayed and heard silence. But through the confusion, I kept showing up, one prayer, one verse, one breath at a time. That’s why I built Holy Focus. Not for the good days, but for the hard ones, when we need help hearing God above the noise.
I'm in the middle of my current storm and I felt like this article was written for me. I've been clinging to faith while everything around me feels like it's falling to pieces. The reminder that God is not absent in hardship really hit me. I especially appreciated the section on worshipping even when it hurts. I'm trying to change my perspective as I can as I'm so tired of holding it all together.
— Jade
Sometimes staying in the fight is the win. Don’t underestimate the strength it takes just to keep believing. God sees your quiet persistence, and He honors it.
Focusing on faith in hard times is one of the most courageous things you can do. It doesn’t mean that you’re pretending everything is fine when it’s not. It means you are actively choosing to continue trusting in God. Real faith is often tear-stained and fought for. That kind of faith is powerful. God stays close to the brokenhearted. When you choose to pray through your doubts, you are growing stronger than you realize. Don’t give up and keep bringing your heart to Him, even when it’s heavy.
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I’m in the middle of my current storm and I felt like this article was written for me. I’ve been clinging to faith while everything around me feels like it’s falling to pieces. The reminder that God is not absent in hardship really hit me. I especially appreciated the section on worshipping even when it hurts. I’m trying to change my perspective as I can as I’m so tired of holding it all together.