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68 Verses of Encouragement for Difficult Times
You should always nourish your spirit, whether in times of joy or sadness, strength or discouragement, so that joy endures. God's word is eternal and comforting, giving us encouragement and renewing us in times of difficulty.
In your toughest moments, trust in God's promises. "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too hard for me?" (Jeremiah 32:27). Take a deep breath, look to the heavens, and worship God in the midst of your struggles.
The Holy Spirit embraces you and gives you the strength you need to overcome every obstacle. You are brave and, in Jesus' name, you are more than a conqueror. You will live to tell of the wonders of your God, who loves you and watches over you.
The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.
The Lord is good – indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
Listen to me! Quickly deliver me! Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe!
The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.
But you, O Lord, do not remain far away! You are my source of strength! Hurry and help me!
God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble.He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,
The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.
Then I said, “Lord, you give me strength and protect me. You are the one I can run to for safety when I am in trouble. Nations from all over the earth will come to you and say, ‘Our ancestors had nothing but false gods – worthless idols that could not help them at all.
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world.”
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.
“I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?
“But there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.”
When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.
who loves me and is my stronghold, my refuge and my deliverer, my shield and the one in whom I take shelter, who makes nations submit to me.
But the Lord is with me to help me like an awe-inspiring warrior. Therefore those who persecute me will fail and will not prevail over me. They will be thoroughly disgraced because they did not succeed. Their disgrace will never be forgotten.
Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.
Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer.”
The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!Even if my father and mother abandoned me, the Lord would take me in.Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord’s favor in the land of the living?Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall.Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.
Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.
The Lord will cause your enemies who attack you to be struck down before you; they will attack you from one direction but flee from you in seven different directions.
Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.
Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you and I will never abandon you.”So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth!
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.
For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one’s life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.
The Lord’s loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end.They are fresh every morning; your faithfulness is abundant!
So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
The Lord grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.
Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.
No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
Even when I must walk in the midst of danger, you revive me. You oppose my angry enemies, and your right hand delivers me.
He said: “Pay attention, all you people of Judah, residents of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Don’t be afraid and don’t panic because of this huge army! For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love.
Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.
You are from God, little children, and have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.
This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the sovereign One, and resides in the protective shadow of the mighty king –No harm will overtake you; no illness will come near your home.For he will order his angels to protect you in all you do.They will lift you up in their hands, so you will not slip and fall on a stone.You will subdue a lion and a snake; you will trample underfoot a young lion and a serpent.The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.I say this about the Lord, my shelter and my stronghold, my God in whom I trust –
Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,