Encouraging Bible Verses: With all the chaos and discouragement we face living in this broken and fallen world, we need to be reminded that God is with us. That is enough to give us the courage we need to live through all of the heartache this world throws our way.
Do not rely on the world’s version of encouragement. That false version seeks to build your self-esteem and convince you that have the strength within yourself to overcome life’s difficulties.
True peace comes from realizing that you are NOT strong enough on your own. That sounds depressing, but the reality is overwhelmingly encouraging: GOD IS YOUR STRENGTH! Lean into him to find the encouragement you need!
As you read and pray these verses, note that it is God who holds us, God who protects us, God who leads us, and it is God who is our light in a dark world. Now, THAT is TRUE encouragement!
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 34:17-18 (NIV): “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Philippians 4:13 (NIV): “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Joshua 1:9 (NIV): “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.”
Psalm 27:1 (NIV): “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
Matthew 11:28 (NIV): “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV): “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
Psalm 46:1 (NIV): “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV): “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV): “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Psalm 23:1-4 (ESV): “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV): “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Romans 8:28 (ESV): “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
