Are you looking for Bible verses about encouragement? Do you wonder if Christianity offers a source of encouragement for hard times? I want to let you know, that you are not alone and that Christianity does offer encouragement to all who are searching. Sometimes it is very difficult to encourage yourself and it helps to have people around you who will encourage you in the Lord and help you to see that better days are ahead of you.

Christianity resources

When I started Latoya’s World, I was determined to not create just another Christian music blog. Therefore I launched my e-guide “Where are you?” to help others answer the call of God for their life. One of my readers commended me for offering an e-guide to help others instead of a music download to promote my EP. Above all, my desire is to write according to the leading of the Holy Spirit and to provide encouragement as the Lord leads me, because the Bibles says, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV) and I believe that we can do this in many different ways. For instance, I have included a link to a YouTube video where you can listen to the audio version of Bible verses about encouragement if you prefer. I find this very useful especially when I am on the go.

Our true source of encouragement

There have been times in my life where I felt down and needed some encouragement. I remember scrolling through my phone book looking for someone to call and there was no one who I could call to encourage me, not because I don’t have a good network of family and friends because I do. However, sometimes the encouragement we need is only found in God. As a result, I decided to find encouragement in the Word of God and today, I want to share with you some of the Bible verses that encouraged me.

Isn’t it amazing that sometimes the true source of our encouragement is the last place we look! I am so happy that you have decided to look to the Word of God for your encouragement today and it is my prayer that the scriptures below will be the answers that you are looking for.

Bible verses about encouragement

Psalms

“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 ESV

“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 ESV

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord.” Psalm 23:6 ESV

“Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord Psalm 31:24 ISV

“The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Psalm 46:7 NIV

“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 NIV

“Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 62:6 NIV

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your Word. ¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.” Psalm 119:114-115 ESV

“This is my comfort in my affliction, that Your promise gives me life.” Psalm 119:50 ESV

“In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me.” Psalm 120:1 ESV

Old Testament

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; ²³ they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. ⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 NKJV

 “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 ESV

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV

“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.” Isaiah 41:10 ESV

New Testament

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 ESV

“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”” Mark 10:27 ESV

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 ESV

“Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 ESV

Thank you for visiting my blog. I pray that your spirit is lifted and encouraged to face another day, because the Lord is your strength.

God bless you

Latoya