Have you ever felt trapped in a storm cloud or a fog that won’t seem to pass? While desperately searching for sunny skies, you wonder if you’ll ever escape this period of your life—the rain, the clouds, the darkness. You feel hopeless.

Maybe you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck. You want to break free from financial instability, but your wallet always feels empty. The sky turns grey. Maybe your son has continually broken your trust, and you’re not sure how to respond to his latest antics. Darkness surrounds you. Or maybe, after enduring the loss of a loved one, you feel heartbroken, wondering if you’ll ever escape sorrow and grief. Raindrops fall.

When the sky opens up, and you see no escape from the storm swirling around you, turn to God’s Word. Even when everything around you has come crashing down, even when you’re convinced your situation won’t improve, the Bible offers hope.

If you’re struggling to find sunny skies today, turn to God’s Word—and meditate on these five Psalms:

1. Psalm 34:4-7 (GNTD)
   I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me; he freed me from all my fears. The oppressed look to him and are glad; they will never be disappointed. The helpless call to him, and he answers; he saves them from all their troubles. His angel guards those who honor the Lord and rescues them from danger.
2. Psalm 34:17-18 (GNTD)
   The righteous call to the Lord, and he listens; he rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope.
3. Psalm 43:4-5 (GNTD)
   Then I will go to your altar, O God; you are the source of my happiness. I will play my harp and sing praise to you, O God, my God. Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God, and once again I will praise him, my savior and my God.
4. Psalm 91:14-15 (GNTD)
   God says, “I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as Lord. When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.
5. Psalm 94:18-19 (GNTD)
   I said, “I am falling”; but your constant love, O Lord, held me up. Whenever I am anxious and worried, you comfort me and make me glad.