Scripture for Encouragement
It’s okay to feel down, hopeless, or discouraged. Life is challenging. It can be cruel and unrelenting, with problems piling up or rough patches knocking us down.
Sometimes we all need a little help and encouragement to get through tough times. As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit as our advocate, and our faith can be a source of hope and strength during difficult times. God promises to be with us and never to leave us. We can find comfort in Scripture and be reminded of God’s love and provision.
If you’re feeling down or hopeless, we hope you can offer a word of encouragement. These verses focus on hope in God and strength in hard times. We pray that these verses will inspire and embolden your faith.
Remember that God loves and values you and that there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
It’s also important to remember that seeking professional help is just as important. There’s no shame in seeking support from a licensed therapist, trusted church elder, or staff member.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him." Psalm 28:7
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength." Isaiah 40:29
"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." Psalm 23:4
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Psalm 18:2
"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." Joshua 1:9
"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33
"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3
"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing." Zephaniah 3:17
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7
"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
"For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39
"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him." Nahum 1:7
"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." Psalm 9:9
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
"For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, 'Fear not, I am the one who helps you.'" Isaiah 41:13
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." John 14:27