Life can be a struggle sometimes. Here are 20 of my favorite verses for when I need a little extra strength and encouragement.
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
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in time of trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. -Psalm 46:1-3
May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you. - Psalms 33:22
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for You. - 1 Peter 5:7
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. - James 1:2-3
Come to me all who are weary & burdened, and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9
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
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6
I love the LORD, for he heard my voice, he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. - Psalm 116:1-2
May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. - Psalm 119:76
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Sprit. - Romans 15:13
When I said, "My foot is slipping," your unfailing love, LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. - Psalm 94:18-19
The LORD is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid? - Psalm 27:1
For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. - 2 Timothy 1:7
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. The will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. - Isaiah 40:31
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10
I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. - Psalm 121:1-2
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28