Everyone faces times of doubt, discouragement, anxiety, or depression. The Bible is full of inspiration and wisdom to help people in such situations claim the strength God wants to give them. The following Bible passages will help anyone in need of strength:
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." -Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV
"No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go." -Joshua 1:5-7, NIV
"The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence." -II Samuel 22:3, NKJV
"God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect." -II Samuel 22:33, NKJV
"Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!" -I Chronicles 16:11, NKJV
"Only may the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the LORD your God. Then you will prosper, if you take care to fulfill the statutes and judgments with which the LORD charged Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and of good courage; do not fear nor be dismayed." -I Chronicles 22:12-13, NKJV
"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, KJV
"For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy." -Psalm 61:3, NKJV
"Be my strong refuge,To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress." -Psalm 71:3, NKJV
"My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word." -Psalm 119:28, KJV
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe." -Proverbs 18:10, NKJV
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." -Isaiah 40:31, KJV
"O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me." -Daniel 10:19, KJV
"Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." -II Corinthians 12:8-10, NKJV
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and the power of his might." -Ephesians 6:10, KJV
"I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me." -Philippians 4:13, KJV
"But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you." -I Peter 5:10, NKJV
The Bible verses provided above will help anyone grow stronger in the Lord. Of course, it's important that people not simply be "hearers of the Word," but also "doers" (as James says so poignantly). By meditating on the above passages, praying over them, and incorporating their promises and principles into your life, you can enjoy the strength God wants to give you.
Those who enjoyed this article should also check out "Lift Your Spirits With These Encouraging Bible Verses."
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Brian Tubbs - Brian Tubbs is a minister, writer, and former educator living in Northern Virginia. He writes on personal development, faith, and ...
