Life is full of struggles, and sometimes we feel weak and hopeless. During hard times, we need strength to move forward, and the best source of strength is God’s Word.
The Bible is filled with verses that remind us of God’s power, love, and faithfulness. When we trust in Him, we can find peace and courage, no matter what we are facing.
This collection of Bible verses will help you find strength in difficult moments and remind you that God is always with you.
Finding Strength in God’s Promises
Isaiah 41:10
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.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Deuteronomy 31:6
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.
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Joshua 1:9
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.
Exodus 15:2
The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Nehemiah 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
1 Chronicles 16:11
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 27:1
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?
God’s Power in Our Weakness
Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Psalm 118:14
The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Habakkuk 3:19
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.
Trusting God in Times of Trouble
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.
Psalm 62:1-2
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Romans 15:13
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 Spirit.
2 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
John 16:33
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
God’s Strength for Everyday Life
Psalm 121:1-2
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.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Colossians 1:11
Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Isaiah 30:15
In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.
Romans 5:3-4
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Micah 7:7
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
Victory Through Faith
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Samuel 22:33
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
Zechariah 4:6
‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.
1 John 5:4
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
Matthew 19:26
With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.”
Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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.
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Final Words
Difficult times can test our faith, but God’s promises give us hope and strength. When we rely on His Word, we can overcome fear, doubt, and weakness.
Keep these verses close to your heart, pray with faith, and trust that God will guide you through every challenge. No matter what happens, He will never leave you alone.
Stay strong, keep believing, and let God’s strength fill your life.