We can find in the Holy Bible numerous verses of encouragement, for in this wicked and perverse world in which we live, we need to seek in God the strength to keep moving forward, keeping our eyes fixed on the goal, which is Christ Jesus, for He is the author and perfecter of our faith.
Jesus Christ is the reason for our joy, and He is the one who gives us the courage to press on.
Here are some of the most powerful Bible verses of encouragement (Almeida Corrigida Fiel version, translated into English):
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9)
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16)
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.” (Psalm 138:3)
“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 27:1)
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations.” (1 Peter 1:6)
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.” (context of mutual encouragement) (Romans 1:11-12 – adapted to the theme)
“But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.” (Psalm 37:39)
“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
When discouragement knocks at your door, return to these promises. They are not just beautiful words they are the voice of the living God speaking directly to your heart today.
Treasure them, meditate on them, and let the Holy Spirit make them real in your life.
