Words Of Encouragement From The Bible
At different times in our lives we all need words of encouragement. When we are faced with a serious illness we need encouraged. When we are job hunting we need to be encouraged. And when we all come to that season of life when we are about to pass from this life into the next it is always nice to have someone with us that will encourage us with words of encouragement from the Bible. This is a list of my favorite words of encouragement that I have used in 33 years of being a believer in Jesus. I hope that they give you encouragement, strength, hope, and the will to overcome whatever struggle you may be going through. The definition of the word encourage is to “pour courage into”. It is my prayer that these words of encouragement from the Bible do just that. I pray that they pour courage into your heart and soul.
Famous words of encouragement from the Bible.
Proverbs 18:10 New Living Translation (NLT) 10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.
Isaiah 35:4 New Living Translation (NLT) 4 Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”
Isaiah 41:10 New Living Translation (NLT) 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
John 14:27 New Living Translation (NLT) 27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
Philippians 1:6 New Living Translation (NLT) 6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
1 Timothy 6:12 New Living Translation (NLT) 12 Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.
Words to encourage one another.
Colossians 3:16 New Living Translation (NLT) 16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
1 Peter 5:12 New Living Translation (NLT) Peter’s Final Greetings 12 I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas,[a] whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.
1 Thessalonians 2:12 New Living Translation (NLT) 12 We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.
Romans 12:8 New Living Translation (NLT) 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Acts 14:22 New Living Translation (NLT) 22 where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.
Words of encouragement for those dealing with sickness.
Exodus 15:26 New Living Translation (NLT) 26 He said, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.”
Psalm 6:2 New Living Translation (NLT) 2 Have compassion on me, Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.
Psalm 30:2 New Living Translation (NLT) 2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health.
Psalm 41:3 New Living Translation (NLT) 3 The Lord nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health.
Psalm 73:26 New Living Translation (NLT) 26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
Psalm 103:3 New Living Translation (NLT) 3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
Matthew 8:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT) 16 That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. He cast out the evil spirits with a simple command, and he healed all the sick. 17 This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.”
Acts 10:38 New Living Translation (NLT) 38 And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
James 5:14-16 New Living Translation (NLT) 14 Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. 16 Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
Words of encouragement for those seeking jobs.
Philippians 4:19 New Living Translation (NLT) 19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
Luke 11:3 New Living Translation (NLT) 3 Give us each day the food we need
Luke 12:31 New Living Translation (NLT) 31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.
John 16:23 At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. Matthew 6:25-27 New Living Translation (NLT) 25 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? 27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
Christian words of encouragement from men and women of God.
When you face the perils of weariness, carelessness, and confusion, don’t pray for an easier life. Pray instead to be a stronger man or woman of God. - Luis Palua
The valley of the shadow of death holds no darkness for the child of God. There must be light, else there could be no shadow. Jesus is the light. He has overcome death. - Dwight L Moody
Difficulties and obstacles are God’s challenges to faith. When hindrances confront us in the path of duty, we are to recognize them as vessels for faith to fill with the fullness and all-sufficiency of Jesus. - A. B. Simpson
We want to avoid suffering, death, sin, ashes. But we live in a world crushed and broken and torn, a world God Himself visited to redeem. We receive his poured-out life, and being allowed the high privilege of suffering with Him, may then pour ourselves out for others. - Elisabeth Elliot
The conflict will always beyond your strength. The enemy always pushes us beyond our personal, inbred, preset limits concerning how far we will go for God: “Here’s how far I’m going to love; this is how many times I’ll turn the other cheek.” The test kills the limits of our humanity, until we are like Christ in everything. We are left with a choice: Become Christlike or gradually shrivel into superficial hypocrites: angry people who have stopped walking with God, who blame others for our bitterness. - Francis Frangipane
Often, in the midst of great problems, we stop short of the real blessing God has for us, which is a fresh vision of who He is. - Anne Graham Lotz
Most of the verses written about praise in God’s Word were voiced by people faced with crushing heartaches, injustice, treachery, slander, and scores of other difficult situations. - Joni Eareckson Tada
I hope you have enjoyed these words of encouragement from the Bible and from men and women of God. Do not be down on yourself. We all have times we need words of encouragement to help us get focused on what is really important. Take these words of encouragement, write them down, put them on your mirror or refrigerator and definitely pass them along to your friends and family and those that you come across in need. Plant a seed of encouragement, reap a harvest of having courage poured into your heart and soul as well.
Blessings
Pastor Duke
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Thanks for the words of encouragement. They are time tested truths and a great reminder as our family has gone through some very difficult trials this year and we see no end in sight at the moment.
I am glad they were a blessing to you my friend. I will be praying for you and your family and you know how to reach me if you need anything..