Bible Verses About Strength in Hard Times

Biblical strength isn't pretending you're fine. It's knowing that when your strength runs out, God's doesn't.

23 curated verses·13 promises of God

God sees you

Written by someone who felt exactly this

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1· spoken by Narrator
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17· spoken by Paul
Promise

Spoken by Paul.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,
1 Corinthians 13:4· spoken by Paul

Spoken by Paul.

God speaks to this

His direct response to what you're carrying

Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.
Psalms 20:6· spoken by David

Spoken by David.

For Yahweh has ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.
Jeremiah 31:11· spoken by Yahweh
Promise

Spoken by Yahweh.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7· spoken by Paul
Promise

Spoken by Paul.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalms 91:1· spoken by David
Promise

Spoken by David.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1· spoken by Sons of Korah
Prayer

Spoken by Sons of Korah.

But the salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
Psalms 37:39· spoken by David
Promise

Spoken by David.

Who gives food to every creature; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Psalms 136:25· spoken by unknown
Prayer

Spoken by unknown.

My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalms 73:26· spoken by Asaph
Prayer

Spoken by Asaph.

He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still.
Psalms 107:29· spoken by David

Spoken by David.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13· spoken by Paul
Prayer

Spoken by Paul.

However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."
2 Timothy 2:19· spoken by Paul
Promise

Spoken by Paul.

Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,
Jude 1:24· spoken by Jude
PromisePrayer

Spoken by Jude.

For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul. A Psalm by David.
Psalms 109:31· spoken by David

Spoken by David.

For Yahweh is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations. A Psalm by David.
Psalms 100:5· spoken by David

Spoken by David.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
Promise

Where He's taking you

A promise for what comes next

Jesus, looking at them, said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God."
Mark 10:27· Jesus speaking
Promise

Spoken by Jesus.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33· Jesus speaking
Promise

Spoken by Jesus.

Yahweh, your God, is in the midst of you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17· spoken by Zephaniah
Promise

Spoken by Zephaniah.

For everything spoken by God is possible."
Luke 1:37· spoken by Gabriel
Promise

Spoken by Gabriel.

Looking at them, Jesus said, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Matthew 19:26· Jesus speaking
Promise

Spoken by Jesus.

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