Here are 16 bible verses to overcome discouragement. These bible verses proved quite helpful when I was discouraged and needed help to overcome my discouragement. That’s why I thought I would share it and help someone who might be experiencing discouragement.
If you are experiencing discouragement, I want you to know that it’s a phase and it shall soon pass. However, you must want it to pass, in other words, don’t wallow in the feeling of discouragement. Because prolonged discouragement may lead to depression.
Recall in the last post, we examined some of the causes of discouragement and how to overcome discouragement.
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Furthermore, we defined discouragement as having low spirits, feeling down, and losing motivation, especially as Christians. And one of the tips suggested for overcoming discouragement included reading the bible.
Indeed, the bible is full of God’s encouraging promises to us as well as examples of people who were discouraged and overcame. That is why in this post I’ve decided to share these 16 bible verses to help you overcome discouragement.
Prayer for Overcoming Discouragement
The video below contains a prayer for overcoming discouragement, may you be blessed as you listen in Jesus name. Amen.
16 Bible Verses to Help Overcome Discouragement
So, here are 16 bible verses that can help overcome discouragement.
- Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. 4 I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Psalms 61:1-4 (NIV)
2. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. Psalms 18:2-3 (NIV)
Prayers and promises for Comfort and Encouragement
3. Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)
4. In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ears. Psalms 18:6 (NKJV)
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5. Those who trust in the Lord Are like Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people From this time forth and forever. 3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest On the land allotted to the righteous, Lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity. Psalms 125:1-3 (NKJV)
6. It shall come to pass That before they call, I will answer; And while they are still speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 (NKJV)
7. In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalms 138:3 (NKJV)
8. For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4 (NKJV)
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9. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me. 8 The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.
Psalms 138:7-8 (NKJV)
10. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Isaiah 43:2 (NKJV)
11. Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV)
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12. They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way; They found no city to dwell in. 5 Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them. 6 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He delivered them out of their distresses. 7 And He led them forth by the right way, That they might go to a city for a dwelling place. Psalms 107:4-7 (NKJV)
13. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)
To the one feeling down and discouraged, know that it is a phase and will soon be over. So take heart and find comfort in these bible promises. #biblestudy #godsword #teacupclub #bloggershutRT #overcomingdiscouragement Click To Tweet14. Remember these, O Jacob, And Israel, for you are My servant; I have formed you, you are My servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me! Isaiah 44:21 (NKJV)
15. Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Mathew 11:28-30 (NKJV)
16. For there is hope for a tree, If it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And that its tender shoots will not cease. 8 Though its root may grow old in the earth, And its stump may die in the ground, 9 Yet at the scent of water it will bud And bring forth branches like a plant. Job 14:7-9 (NKJV)
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Conclusion – Overcoming Discouragement
In this post, we have reviewed some of the bible verses that proved helpful in helping me overcome discouragement. These bible verses are useful for anyone experiencing discouragement or going through a trying time and needs the reassurance of God’s faithfulness. God has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us, so we just must trust Him in this.
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Till next time, remember you are a Royal Diadem, Beautiful in God’s Hands.
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it was a listen Very passionate! And that is true sometimes things don’t happen for you and then just out the blue some one you know passes and then you hear everything is great for that person. Then you start to wonder like what is happen to you.
Yes Sunshine, but we don’t have to compare our lives with that of others. Because sometimes we have no idea what their life is all about.
Beautiful post!
Thank you Chantal.
I find the Isaia’s verses particularly powerful, maybe because it’s God himself talking!
I know, right!
God’s word is powerful.
Love this post! It’s so comforting! I just pinned it so I can look back at it when I feel down. Thank you !
Thanks Shantel. That’s good to know.
Betty what a great post! These are such uplifting Bible verses to help us get through our day and keep us close to the Lord! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Denise for such encouraging words.
This is wonderful!
Thank you!
This is a great resource for those who rely upon their faith to get through life’s difficult times. Sometimes when life gets dark it’s easy to forget where to see the light…
So true Britt, I appreciate your comment.