I have been writing a lot from the book of Psalms lately, but today I will share with you a few inspirational Bible verses for encouragement that I hope will bless your heart.
An encouraging word of hope and strength can turn sorrow into joy, crying into laughter, grief into gladness, and hopelessness into expectations.
It can increase your faith, strengthen your confidence, improve your outlook on life, and promotes patience, whether in your life or with someone you know.
Moreover, an encouraging word from God will remind you that your father is still in control despite all that you are going through right now.
I Have Had My Fair Share of Troubles Too
Do not get me wrong; I am not saying that your plight is easy and hardship will instantly vanish; no, I am not saying that. You will need to trust God, have faith, and take action.
You will need to decide to go the whole way with God with no halfhearted measure.
You will need to disciple and push yourself to read, believe, receive, confess, and allow these bible verses for encouragement to revive and guide your life in the way of truth.
I promise you that once you keep at it and do not give up, you will see results faster than you thought possible.
I highly recommend these scriptures if you are a man and going through hard times, a woman looking for encouragement, or a wife who needs a fresh word from God.
God wants you to be happy, blessed, victorious and endowed with strength to overcome the storms of life and whatever the devil throws at you.
The devil does not like you, he hates you, and such, he will not dance to your beats.
Here is what the bible says about the devil …”The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy…” John 10:10.
You see, the devil comes to kill your joy, steal your peace, rob you of your confidence in God, and destroy your faith.
Whatever good thing you have in your possession or pursuing, the devil comes to take it from you.
From satan’s perspective, you must not enjoy prosperity, favor, joy, peace, fulfillment, faith, and all the other precious virtues and promises of God.
Satan wants you to give up now on your faith in God.
He wants you to stop encouraging your kids.
He wants you to stop praying for your family.
The devil wants you to stop standing in the gap for your spouse, whether he is a husband in need of motivation or a wife struggling to keep the family together.
But John 10:10 concluded by saying this: “… I have come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.”
That was Jesus talking to his disciples back in bible time and is now speaking those exact words to you, me, and all those who will follow him.
Unlike Satan, Jesus came to undo and untie every work of the devil.
Jesus came to set the captives free; He came to heal the sick of cancer any disease; He came to nature strong leaders, and most importantly, He came to bring salvation to as many as would believe and receive Him.
Whatever the devil has planned and is planning against, Jesus came to undo it.
Christ has given you the victory; you are the ideal candidate for a breakthrough, so look no further; your name is before God.
God has sent me with a word for you, and your hour of favor, grace, prosperity, joy, peace, and comfort is here.
For this reason, allow these inspirational bible verses for encouragement to uplift your spirit, soul, and body.
Here are ten Bible verses for encouragement to remind you that you are blessed, highly favored, and God is still in control of your life.
Bible Verses For Encouragement
Deuteronomy 3:28
“But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.”
Encouragement from others
Remember what I said at the beginning of this post? “If you’re fortunate, encouragement is one of the biggest blessings you will receive in life.”
We all need each other, and most definitely, you’ll need to find someone God-fearing who would have your best interest at heart to be in your life.
A true sign that you have received favor from God is when other persons are willing to invest their time, money, and other resources to push you into your destiny and call in life.
As anointed as Joshua was, and as powerful as God is; Joshua needed God to send a man (Moses) to encourage him to go and possess his inheritance.
For this reason, I would encourage you to pray to the Lord to send people into your life who can encourage you.
Because, as we see here with Joshua, it doesn’t matter how much faith you have in God; you need someone from the earth realm to encourage you.
It’s a pattern in scriptures and should you neglect or disregard it you’ll rob yourself of many wonderful blessings.
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Encouragement from God’s presence
Let’s say you don’t have anyone to encourage you currently. What are you going to do? Wait in sorrow until someone comes? Of course not, and here’s where the role of the Holy Spirit as a comforter comes in.
He will encourage you, remind you who you are and whose you are. So, while you’re praying that God will send men to help you, the Spirit of God will console you while you pray.
For this reason, you must never forget to seek and remember God in your times of despair and sorrow.
That said, it’s somewhat unfortunate that many believers when faced with hard times seek the help of men first without seeking God. This is wrong and at all costs must be avoided.
As I always say, and the bible bears me witness that God does use men to bless men. After all, he had given the earth to men and he won’t violate his word and take it back.
But at the same time, as a child of God, we are instructed to seek God, to look to the hills, and to acknowledge God in all our ways so that he can bring our heart’s desires to pass.
When the chips are down, when you rejected by men, and when your back is against the wall you can count on God, you can rely on him as Psalm 46:1 says. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
1 Chronicle 29:12
“Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign overall. In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand, it is to make great and to give strength to all.”
You will find success with God
Failure is often the root cause of many discouraged souls. Whether failure in marriage, business, family, friendship, health, goals, and in other areas in life, failure is a common cause.
Take me for example, there have been times in my life where I was so discouraged, frustrated, and fed up, and it all had to do with failures.
But this encouraging verse along with others helped me through those dark days, and even now when I’m down I will go to these scriptures for encouragement.
That said, let’s look at what this text says: “both riches and honor come from the Lord, power, and might is in His hands.”
Can I remind you that your Father, our God knows how to turn your failures into success?
Sure, you may not feel and see the hands of God working in your favor now, but that’s alright because even great men of God like Moses, Elijah, Peter, and many others in the Bible at some point felt abandon by God.
In fact, many of them had failures in their lives, but they didn’t stop at failure, they trusted God who rekindled their fire, and caused them to do mighty things.
I’ll say it again: “It doesn’t matter how many times you fail and tumble in life.” What matters is that you get up and keep on running the race. You will find that while running; God will take over and cause you to mount up with wings like an eagle.
I encourage you to be patient, consistent in seeking God and wait on God for your glorious and permanent lifting.
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who wait on the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not faint.”
Wait on the Lord
Waiting is never easy, especially when you want something so badly and is being told to wait. But that is what God is saying in Isaiah 40:31.
He’s saying: “I know you have needs, I know you’re going through a rough patch right now, I know you feel abandon, and I know you feel hopeless.”
But despite all your pain and discouragement, let me remind you that God, in addition to saying “wait,” also say: “I will renew your strength. You will mount up with wings like eagles; you will run and not be weary, you will walk and not faint.”
Waiting is powerful, and a great blessing to those who will wait. I would encourage you to wait on the Lord, things may not look as you want them to right now. But if you stay in God; I promise you things will get better faster than you think possible.
Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fills you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Hope will not disappoint
Like many blessings from God in the bible, hope is dynamic and necessary in our daily walk with God.
Hope is vital, so much so that it is virtually impossible to dream of prosperity, power, greatness, and peace without it.
Hope makes it possible to have dreams and aspirations. Hope is a life-giving substance that helps us to remain focused while keeping our expectations alive.
Let’s look at the text. It’s referring to David, the King of Israel, encouraging himself to hope in God.
What is striking about this encouraging scripture verse is the fact that David was once King of Israel, but now found himself in exile from Jerusalem.
This wilderness experience that David was going through wasn’t pleasant. I’m sure, and the Psalms bear me witness that on many nights he cried himself to sleep. He was troubled, seemly hopeless, discouraged, and at one point wished to die.
But despite those traumatic events and fearsome experiences, David found a wait to encourage himself in the Lord.
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God (1 Samuel 30:6).
David didn’t allow discouragement and the fact that his men wanted to stone him to get the better of him, he was convinced that God is his refuge and hiding place, so he encouraged himself.
Like David, life can send some mean punches. But when this happens and you find yourself amid life’s storms, this uplifting bible verse for challenging times will motivate you to stand tall in God.
Matthew 11:28-30
“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.”
2 Corinthians 4:16–18
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
James 1:2–4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
Psalm 34:4–8
I sought the LORD, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Philippians 4:6–7
“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.”
John 16:33
“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.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Corinthians 10:13
“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.”
2 Corinthians 12:9–10
“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.”
Philippians 4:12–13
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
2 Corinthians 1:3–4
“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.”
Luke 12:6-7
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
Psalm 121
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
What does the Bible Say About Encouragement?
The scriptures say a lot about encouragement, and in my estimation, very few is as powerful as these verses that follow:
Romans 8:31-39
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
V32…. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
V33… Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
V34… Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
V35… Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
V36… As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
V37… Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
V38… For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
V39… Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Bible Verses for Encouragement in Challenging Times
Perhaps these wonderful bible verses for encouragement that I’ve shared aren’t enough, and you want a few more; here are ten uplifting bible verses for challenging times:
Psalm 29:11
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.”
Psalm 31:4
“Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.”
Isaiah 12:2
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord, Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 25:4
“For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.”
Isaiah 26:4
“Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.”
Bible Verses for Encouragement When You’re Having a Bad Day
If you’re just looking to grab a few quick bible verses for encouragement for today, here are a few more that are ideal to kick-start your day on the right track.
Psalm 30:10
“Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou, my helper.'”
Psalm 54:4
“Behold, God is mine helper: The Lord is with them that uphold my soul.”
Psalm 72:12
“For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.”
Hebrews 13:6
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Psalm 27:6
“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore, will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.”
Bible Verses About Encouragement and Strength
Most of the other bible verses for encouragement focused more on encouraging you, but here are a few scriptures that focus on encouragement and strength.
Isaiah 40:29
“He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalm 18:32
“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalm 18:39
“For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.”
Psalm 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:14
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”
Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore, my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
Bible Verses on Encouragement for Women
Our ladies are special to us, and we are not forgetting them. So here are a few more lovely Bible verses on encouragement for women.
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Psalm 46:5
“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.”
Proverbs 31:16-17
“She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. She dresses with strength and makes her arms strong.”
Proverbs 31:20-21
“She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet.”
Psalm 139:14
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”
Luke 1:45
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”
Bible Verses for Encouragement When You’ve Lost Your Job
My heart goes out to all those who have lost their jobs during these challenging times. I can only imagine how you feel and how you are coping with it. That said, please find strength from these encouraging bible verses and that God has your best interest at heart.
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Jeremiah 29:11
“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.”
Philippians 4:19
” And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 37:25
“I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.”
Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Bible Verses for Encouragement When You’re Sick
It’s unfortunate that’s unfolding around the world right now, not only are people getting sick but are dying at an alarming speed. But death will not be your portion, you’ll live to declare the works of the Lord.
Acts 10:38
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Malachi 4:2
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arises with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
Luke 9:11
“And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
Matthew 9:35
“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Bible Verses for Encouragement When You’ve Lost a Loved One
I’m not going to pretend as though loving a loved one is easy, but please find comfort, strength, peace, and hope in God’s word.
Psalm 34:18
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Matthew 11:28-30
“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.”
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
John 16:22
“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Bible Verses About Encouragement When Your Faith is Failing
I don’t mind losing material things in my life, but not my faith and confidence in God. These are too precious to lose. That said, it doesn’t mean that you won’t have a few off guarded moments and may question your convictions of faith in God. So, to keep you in good stead and remind you of God unfailing love and commitment to you, here are a few wonderful bible verses for encouragement when your faith is failing:
Hebrews 10:35-39
Cast not away, therefore, your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward.
Hebrews 11:1-40
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Bible Verses on Encouragement When You’ve Lost Your Joy
Joy comes from fulfillment, it comes from asking and receiving. And even though you may feel there’s nothing to rejoice about and that God may have even forgotten you. These uplifting bible verses for encouragement will reveal the power and pleasure of joy.
Psalms 126:5
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
1 Thessalonians 3:9
“For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God.”
John 15:11
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
2 Corinthians 2:3
“And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.”
Isaiah 35:10
“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
What are the Most Inspirational Bible Verses for Encouragement?
The bible comes with many life-changing, powerful, motivational, and inspirational bible verses to uplift your mind, soul, spirit, and body quicker than any other thing. But here are my favorite and most inspirational bible verses in scriptures:
Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
Philippians 4:6–7
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.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Matthew 6:31–34
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or “What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Psalm 27:17
“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?”
Final thoughts on Bible Verses About Encouragement
We’ve read the end of an inspirational collection of powerful bible verses for encouragement. The best way to get the most of these encouraging scriptures is by applying them to your life. To do this, I would recommend that you read the Bible, meditate, pray, give thanks, and praise God often.
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