The Holidays can be so wonderful - and so difficult as well as we deal with life's struggles, loss, grief - all seem more stark with the background of the joy of the season and celebration. 

Thanks be to God that we can rely on Him! The author of Psalm 46 writes: 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

He doesn't say that struggles don't happen - but that God is our refuge when they do. 

God also gives us each other so turn to those around you both for help and for those who need help. Reach out to your neighbors and friends! As God said, it's not good for man to be alone. 

Below is a list I found on the internets at thenivbible.com of the promises of God broken down by the struggles we may be facing: 

God’s promises when you’re feeling …

Guilty

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:22-23

(Also see 2 Samuel 14:14; Psalm 130:3–4; Romans 8:1–2; 1 Corinthians 6:11; Ephesians 3:12)

Dejected

“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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30

(Also see Psalm 130:7; Isaiah 65:24; Romans 8:26–27; Hebrews 4:16; James 4:8, 10)

Despair

Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. – Psalm 119:116

(Also see Isaiah 57:15; Jeremiah 32:17; Hebrews 10:35)

Disappointed

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. – Ephesians 3:20-21

(Also see Psalm 22:4–5; Isaiah 49:23; Matthew 19:25–26; Mark 9:21–24; John 15:7)

Depressed

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18

(Also see Deuteronomy 31:8; Isaiah 49:13–15)

Persecuted

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” – 1 Peter 3:13-14

(Also see Genesis 50:20; Psalm 37:1–2; Matthew 5:10–12; 2 Corinthians 4:8–12; 2 Timothy 1:11–12)

Anxious

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7

(Also see Psalm 55:22; Isaiah 41:13; Matthew 6:25; Matthew 11:28–29; 1 Peter 5:7)

Filled with Longing

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. – Psalm 37:4

(Also see Psalm 84:11; Psalm 103:5; Luke 12:29–31)

Sick

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. – Psalm 73:26

(Also see Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 57:18; Matthew 8:16–17; John 16:33; Romans 8:37–39; James 5:14–15)

Impatient

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.  Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:13-14

(Also see Psalm 37:7, 9; Romans 2:7; 1 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 6:12; 2 Peter 3:9)

Confused

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5

(Also see Psalm 32:8; Isaiah 42:16; John 8:12; John 14:27; 1 Corinthians 2:15–16)

Tempted

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. – 1 Corinthains 10:13

(Also see Job 23:10–11; Hebrews 2:18; Hebrews 4:15–16; James 1:2–4, 13–14; 1 Peter 5:8–10)

Weak

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. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthains 12:9-10

(Also see Psalm 72:13; Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:26; 1 Corinthians 1:7–9; 2 Corinthians 4:7–9)

Afraid

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Hebrews 13:6

(Also see Psalm 4:8; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 35:4; Romans 8:37–39; 2 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Timothy 1:7)

Struggle to Obey

Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” – John 14:21

(Also see Exodus 14:23; Matthew 16:27; John 8:31–32; 23; James 1:25)

In Need

The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. – Isaiah 58:11

(Also see John 6:35; 2 Corinthians 9:10–11; Ephesians 3:20–21; Philippians 4:19)

Grief

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. – Matthew 5:4

(Also see Psalm 119:50, 76–77; Jeremiah 31:13; John 16:20–22; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14; Revelation 21:3–4)

Suffering

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

(Also see Psalm 34:19; Nahum 1:7; Romans 8:16–17; 1 Peter 2:20–21; 1 Peter 4:12–13)

Failure

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

(Also see Romans 3:23–24; Romans 5:8; Hebrews 10:36; 1 John 1:8–9)

Doubt

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” – John 11:25-26

(Also see Psalm 34:22; John 3:18; Romans 4:5; 1 John 4:15–16)