Bible Verses About Encouragement

15 Bible verses about encouragement

1. "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."

   This tells us we can be brave anywhere we go because God is always right there with us.

2. "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."

   Even when things feel very dark and scary, God is close by to protect and comfort us.

3. "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

   God is especially close to us when our hearts are broken and we are feeling very sad.

4. "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."

   God promises to hold us up with His strong hand so we never have to be scared.

5. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

   Jesus invites us to come to Him and rest when we are feeling tired and worn out.

6. "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcomethe world."

   Even though life has hard times, we can be happy because Jesus has won the victory.

7. "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

   We can trust that God is working out everything for our good because He loves us.

8. "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"

   With the almighty God on our side, we never have to fear anyone or anything else.

9. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

   God comforts us in our sad times so that we can share His comfort with others.

10. "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

    Instead of worrying, we can pray to God and He will fill our hearts with His peace.

11. "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

    Jesus gives us the exact strength we need to handle any hard thing that comes our way.

12. "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."

    God wants us to use our words to build each other up and make our friends happy.

13. "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."

    We need to gather with other Christians so we can cheer each other on to love others.

14. "casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

    You can throw all your big worries onto God because He cares for you so much.

15. "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

    One day, God will make everything perfect and there will never be any more tears or pain.

A prayer about encouragement

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me so much. Thank You that You are always with me and that I never have to be afraid. When my heart is sad or worried, please remind me of Your beautiful promises. Thank You for Jesus, who died to give me a forever hope. Help me to trust You today and to share Your warm love and encouragement with others who need it. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

Why does God let us have hard times if He loves us?

Even though God loves us, bad things still happen because the world is broken by sin. But God promises to use even the hard times to help us grow stronger and trust Him more. He never leaves us alone in our sad times, and He uses them to show us how much we need His love and comfort every day.

How can I find encouragement when I feel totally alone?

When you feel alone, the best place to look is the Bible. God's Word is like a love letter written to you. You can also talk to God in prayer and tell Him exactly how you feel. Remember, Jesus is your friend who is always with you, even when you cannot see or feel Him nearby.

What does it mean to encourage someone else?

To encourage someone means to give them courage, hope, and strength. You can do this by using kind words, helping them with a task, or reminding them that God loves them. When you listen to a sad friend and pray for them, you are helping to make their heavy heart feel light and happy again.

How does Jesus give us ultimate encouragement?

Jesus gives us the best encouragement because He died and rose again to save us. This means our biggest problem—sin—is solved forever. Because of Jesus, we have a guaranteed home in heaven where there will be no more pain, crying, or sadness. That is a promise that nothing can ever steal away from us.

Is it okay to feel sad or scared sometimes?

Yes, it is completely normal to feel sad or scared sometimes. Even great heroes in the Bible felt this way! God does not get angry at us for having sad feelings. Instead, He invites us to come to Him just as we are, so He can comfort us, wipe our tears, and give us His peace.