It’s one of those days… You know, the ones where you just feel beat up from fighting the good fight all.day.long. and all you want to do is declare, “cereal for dinner”, crawl in your bed and start afresh tomorrow? Well, today was “one of those days” for me! It’s funny how the Lord works. When I started writing this post a few days ago, everything was great. Therefore, I should have known a day like today would come and that I would need this list of encouraging bible verses right? Days like today also trigger my anxiety… I’m one hot mess for sure! You can read my post about my favorite bible verses for anxiety here.
For one thing, I’m so thankful for His grace and help. Thankful that God’s word has all the practical advice we need to be uplifted and encouraged. How wonderful it was to open up this post and be reminded and encouraged by my Heavenly Father. He knew beforehand that I’d have a day like today and that a post like this one would help me clear my junk thoughts and press into him.
The bible has a lot to say about the struggles we face as women and as Believers in general. What a blessing! Nowhere in His word are we promised a beautiful, mess-free life. God didn’t leave us to wallow in our own fears, faults and failures, though. As you’re going through these verses, there is no doubt that some will jump out to you. This is the Holy Spirit meeting you right where you’re at! Don’t miss it! Get some index cards (I love the neon ones!) and scribble a few of the verses below on them. Post them around where you will see them frequently and be encouraged! I love these neon index card packs on Amazon
Sister, take heart, you’re a beloved daughter of the most High King! My prayer is that these encouraging bible verses will uplift and meet you right where you’re at today and that His Spirit will make these truths known to the deepest parts of your being.
- 2 Chronicles 20:15-17
and he said, “Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel. You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the Lord is with you.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
- 2 Kings 6:16-17
So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” And the Lord opened the servant’s eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
- 2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
- Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
- Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the lifewhich I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
- Isaiah 26:3
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace,Because he trusts in You.
- Isaiah 40:31
Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary. - Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched,
Nor will the flame burn you. - Isaiah 43:4
Since you are precious in My sight,
Since you are honored and I love you,
I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life. - Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
- John 16:33
…”These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he isa new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
- Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lordyour God is with you wherever you go.”
- Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
- Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
- Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, 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 comprehension, will guard your hearts andyour minds in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your body
And refreshment to your bones. - Psalm 119:73
Your hands made me and fashioned me;
Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. - Psalm 139:13-14
For You formed my inward parts;
You wove me in my mother’s womb.
I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Wonderful are Your works,
And my soul knows it very well. - Psalm 46:10
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.” - Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you;
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. - Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid,
I will put my trust in You.
In God, whose word I praise,
In God I have put my trust;
I shall not be afraid.
What can mere man do to me? - Psalm 63:7-8
For You have been my help,
And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy.
My soul clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me. - Romans 8:1
Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
- Romans 8:31-35
What then shall we say to these things? If God isfor us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies; who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
- Romans 8:37
But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.
- Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 9:25
As He says also in Hosea,“I will call those who were not My people, ‘My people,’ And her who was not beloved, ‘beloved.’”
In case you’re wondering, most of these are from the NASB version <3 it’s my fave.
We are beloved. How wonderful. I hope these encouraging bible verses resonated with you today. Deep breath, tomorrow is a new day.
How can I be praying for you? Please let me know!
