Scriptures To Encourage Yourself In the Lord

James_Tissot_300-webby Rex Rouis

When nothing else will work, encourage yourself in the Lord. Do it with the word of God. “Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you.” – George Mueller

But David encouraged himself in the Lord. I Samuel 30:6

For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures. Romans 15:4 Holman Christian Bible

David needed to, and so will you. And if he can do it, you can do it. Let God pour His love and acceptance into you. He is faithful and you are accepted. Receive it and walk in it.

Strength Bible Verses

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

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

The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Comfort Bible Verses

It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9

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

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

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. Matthew 11:28-29

Peace Bible Verses

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.1 Peter 5:7

God’s Promises

The Promise of Eternal Life – Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. John 6:47

God’s Faithful – Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations Deuteronomy 7:9

God promises To Guide Us – I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32:8

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. Isaiah 41:10

All Scripture Is Inspired From God – All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

God Hears Our Prayers – And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. 1 John 5:14

The stars may fall, but God’s promises will stand and be fulfilled. – J. I. Packer

If David can do it, you can do it.

Comments

  1. Hello everyone and God Bless .im in need of prayers .ive been homeless for 3 years now got alot of mental disorders ,ive applied for ssi i finally got a ssi hearing tomorrow .im so nervous and aftaid i really need this to be found in my favor so i can have a home once again and not be a birden to gamily .please pray God touches those who decide my case and i win ..Thanks and God Bless you al .

  2. Gm Rex

    Im so glad i just recieved a message from this site. I thought i had lost it and wouldn’t get back to testify about the blessings God had bestowed upon me. Since the last time I heard from you regarding losing my car and being homeless . God blessed me with a new 2br 2ba townhouse and a job closer to home over a year ago. I’m so grateful. Thank you to all that prayed for me.

    Patricia Woodard

    1. Asking for prayer and healing had health and. thyroid problems .asking for complete healing head to toes. Thanks in advance Bobby. Believing in Gods healing power!!!

  3. GOD will never leave us alone in times of trials. He will take care of us because we are his child. Thank you for the prayers.

  4. Sany, You are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus God has already delivered you from your anxieties, you’ve got to speak to that anxiety and tell it to leave now in Jesus name, believe and receive in Jesus name anxiety is declared unlawful In Heaven therefore anxiety is declared unlawful on Earth and in your body bind it now in Jesus name, Amen!

  5. Thanks for your prayer. With God’s help i will overcome this trials and anxiety im going through. I am a sinner and i admit it.

    1. We are all sinners – but we were born forgiven, isn’t that wonderful?! Blessings

    2. We all fall short Sany. I will pray for you also. Depression can be difficult for sure. I know you feel like no one knows the depth of your pain but remember God does. He knows and He is with you.

      I know it’s hard to speak positive when you are low but the scriptures do not lie for “death and life is in the power of the tongue.”

      Keep reaching out Sany, and don’t give up on yourself because God never will.

  6. Dear Sany
    The latter part of Micah 4:8 says ‘Though I sit in darkness of distress, the Lord is a light for me’.

    I pray you will be set free from the spirit of depression, fear and heaviness In Jesus Mighty Name. Amen

  7. Hi my name is Sany.
    i’m so depressed right now that I am afraid. I praise God that even in times of darkness He will help me in these trials. Please pray for me.

    1. Greetings Sany. Just hold on. God might not come when you want him to, but he’s always on time. I’m praying for you and with you. You re not alone. Stay steadfast.

  8. Hey guys i need your prayers i’m about to embark on this exam that has been bothering me.I need God’s grace and i believe there is no impossible with HIM.

  9. My heart is lifted.Once burdened but now free.All glory to GOD.

  10. I’ll reply to myself and fix the incorrect auto correct in my reply to Gordon. It should have read that if Jesus had prayed for them to find food instead of providing it, they would have found food! Blessings to all.

  11. This is to Gordon, I inadvertently deleted his post. I believe that if Jesus had prayed for the throng to find God, rather than providing the fish and loaves, they would have found food! Keep the faith.

  12. I am so happy and full of joy right now. My joy runneth over right now. I was in so much dismay and turmoil few weeks ago . Have you ever been so happy and grateful that you can’t be still or be quiet. I never stop believing just forgot the kind of God we serve and had to been reminded. Thank you Jesus. Today is my live day.

    1. Patricia, This is why I love this site and Rex! It’s 3:30am and I’ve been trying to sleep since midnight. I’d thought I was getting better but this past week has been hard and I’d about given up and given in and decided I was never going to be well again so what was so good about life. Then I read your post and smile and feel joy and again believe. I am so glad for you and pray God’s blessings continue – and if there are dark days, that you remember today and know He will never forsake you!

      1. Thank you my spiritual friend for your prayers and wisdom. I thank God for you. I say a special prayer for you that God continues to bless your mind, body and soul. Them hard can be very difficult to handle sometimes I know. But I thank God for the saints there …all over the world off that site helping, encouraging and praying each other through it. Just be strong in the Lord Ms Kay. God won’t put us through nothing we can’t bear. He says It will just make us stronger. Lord watch over and protect Ms Kay. Thank you Jesus and Amen.

        Tricia from California Usa

      2. Am really encouraged and strengthened in his world. I now believed in my heart that truly there lies a better days ahead of me. Bless you all

  13. Just wanted to say thank you so much. I feel so blessed by looking at those scripture.

    I’m currently leading the youth I my church here in Australia. It’s a bit challenges for me simply I come from in a very different country where we do things very different. But with these verse. It very back me up to work more with comfidence and peace with the Holly Spirit.

    This is Jacques Seliscar from Haiti.

  14. I enjoyed reading the comments and words of encouragements. Continue to pray for me and my family. I’m going through a lot. My car broke down causing me to lose my job which was a bit distance away within the last 2 months. Plus I am homeless after being evicted last year, now it’s hard to even find a place that’s willing to work you. God is good. I just got few interviews for Monday coming up and in grateful. Just ask for prayers from the saints to encourage me to get through this. Thank you so much.

    1. Patricia, you are in my prayers. God will not forsake you. Please let us know how things work out.

      1. Good morning Sister Kay. I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner. God was doing his work and his blessings were coming through. I remembered hearing my elders in my church as a kid saying that he might not come when you think he should but he’s always on time. I went to bed praying and praising his name and woke up the same. The saints said that he would do it and he did and still doing it . I know he’s not done but I’m going to praise him and testify early anyways. First I got a job close to where I am staying where it won’t take me long to get there. They want me to start my orientation soon like next week. Then my housing situation the rent money came to account this morning around 8 am…I got 4 x my weekly amount. I can’t stop crying and praising God right now. Thank you for your prayers. God is good all the time
        I believe that he’s not done with me yet.

        1. Author

          Patricia – Excellent. Praise God!! That is what faith and praise will do. Keep praising Him, obeying Him, and believing in Him. You will be able to maintain this position of victory by putting the word of God into your heart and mouth. God bless you – I know He will. Rex

          1. Glory be to God. I thank him for everything and for the encoragemts and prayers of you all. I am so grateful. I start my new job tomorrow. God is good I tell you. I know that he’s going to bless me with another car and an apartment too. I’m still thanking and praising him and lifting up his name. I ask you to pray for my family for strength. One of our aunts passed away on this past Monday ….gone home to be with the Lord.

            1. I am sorry for your loss. But I am delighted that your future is so bright. You’ll be in prayers. Keep the faith!

      2. Gm Kay, im so glad i just recieved a message from this site. I thought i had lost it and wouldn’t get back to testify about the blessings God had bestowed upon me. Since the last time I heard from you regarding losing my car and being homeless . God blessed me with a new 2 2br 2ba townhouse and a job closer to home over a year ago. I’m so grateful. Thank you to all that prayer for me.

        Patricia Woodard

    2. Author

      Patricia – I felt the Holy Spirit’s compassion when I read your comment. I am praying for you. You WILL have the favor of the Lord all over you this coming week and beyond. You ARE blessed in Jesus Name. You have a supernatural car and home coming to you in Jesus Name. We agree on it and demand it in the spirit in Jesus Name, God bless you. Rex

    3. I will pray for you that you find a job and not be homeless anymore love u be bless everything will workout trust God …

      1. Thank you sister Jennifer for your prayers and kind words of encouragements. I feel as if have been reborn again. ..like I had my second dip in that baptism pool. My soul has been uplifted. God is so good. He’s a wonder maker. I love this website. Continue to pray for me that he uses me in the way that he needs me. I will continue to pray for you all.

  15. Thank you so much for the praying scriptures. They were just what I wanted and needed. Sometimes in everyday busy life, we lose tract. I love the Lord and thank him for all his blessings. Just going through some hard days and times right now and requesting some praying help. I have prayed and truly do believe. Now I am thanking and praising him in advance . Thank you Jesus for what you have already done and is doing and will do. AMEN.

    1. Author

      Patricia – Aggressively and offensively praise His Holy Name for His goodness and faithfulness. Praise Him till your heart is full and your answer comes. You’ve got it girl. Speak His Word over yourself and DO NOT give up. I know you have it in Jesus Name! Rex

      1. Good morning Brother Rex . I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner. God was doing his work and his blessings were coming through. I remembered hearing my elders in my church as a kid saying that he might not come when you think he should but he’s always on time. I went to bed praying and praising his name and woke up the same. The saints said that he would do it and he did and still doing it . I know he’s not done but I’m going to praise him and testify early anyways. First I got a job close to where I am staying where it won’t take me long to get there. They want me to start my orientation soon like next week. Then my housing situation the rent money came to account this morning around 8 am…I got 4 x my weekly amount. I can’t stop crying and praising God right now. Thank you for your prayers. God is good all the time
        I believe that he’s not done with me yet. Thank you for your prayers and keep praying. I’ll do the same for you.

  16. Thanks a lot
    Am so inspired with this wonderful scriptures.may God bless u.i need ur prayers so that i become strong in Jesus Christ. Amen

    1. Author

      Peace – Our prayers will help (and we do pray for you) a little but what really helps is you getting into those scriptures, and meditating and confessing them as much as you can. That will make you invincible in God. Rex

    2. @ peace…… Recieve strength in Jesus Name. Thank you all for your prayers and comment. A friend of mine sent me a chat telling me that she`s tired of coming to our church simply becos she doesn`t feel encouraged any more. So, i tried to convince her to encourage herself in the Lord. In my search for words and scriptural backups that i stumbled on this site just yesterday 9th may 2016. I don`t knw for how long this piece had been online but all I knw is I am blessed. Thanks so much guys and God bless you all. This is Eniola from Nigeria.

      1. Welcome, Eniola, I am glad you found this site. I hope your friend will find words here that speak to her. Blessings to you.

  17. Thank you so much Janet, may the good Lord and His angels watch over you . Be blessed

  18. I am inspired by this site,indeed every time I am down to earth the moment I start going through it I get encouraged and uplifted,apparently,when I’m bored this site do comfort me .

  19. Please pray for me. I was diagnosed with cancer even though im trying to stay positive I am hit with other things in my health. These scriptures have helped like you couldnt imagine. Thank you

    1. I am so sorry. Just as Jesus’ touch has healed so many, picture in your mind him reaching out to you and feel his warmth as his hand touches your forehead, casting out all the demons.

    2. Author

      Rebecca – I will pray for you. Stay encouraged in God through His word. I agree with Kay. Work to get a picture of the ‘truth’ of God working in your body over the ‘facts’ of where your body is now. Faith is not denial, it is looking straight at the evil situation and believing that God will change it.

      Read these articles: She Spoke Her Miracle Into BeingSpeak Your Future To Your FutureFaith Knows the Final Score – An Analogy of FaithHealing Scriptures and Confession For Cancer.

      The last one I wrote for myself in my battle with prostate cancer. The one scripture that always jumps out at me is:

      Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Psalm 103:2, 3, 5

      Speak it and meditate on it till it gets inside of you. He heals all your diseases in Jesus Name, and He is renewing your youth like that of an eagle. Tell me, why would God write this promise if He didn’t desire to do it? He wrote it so you would believe it so He could do it. It is not about getting Him to do it. It is all about getting the faith sufficient for Him to do it. Go get’m tiger. Rex

      PS The Devil is smart. He does not hit us with just one thing. He coordinates several things. Just focus on God and one thing at a time. You are not the cause of all this. It is an attack of evil. Fight it and win. Faith is the victory.

      1. It has been a year now and after my last appointment I am cancer free. I thank God daily for my health and His amazing grace.

      1. Connie, You are not alone. I pray that God restores your health, strengthens your soul and eases your fears.

  20. Please pray for me and my family. I am trying to stay encouraged but I am being attacked by evil forces. My son is being accused of doing something intentionally but was an accident. There was only one witness that is verifying his innocence and about 12 people that were friends and sticking together against him. My 17 year old grandson has left home and only has 5 months left before graduation. I am overwhelmed. Most times I am strong in the Lord, but today I feel weak and heavy laden. Pray that my strength endures.

      1. Thanks Chris for the encouraging articles and scriptures. They will help me refocus on God’s promise to never leave nor forsake us.

      1. Thanks for your prayers Kay. This is going to be a long battle but I feel encouraged that God will see our family through this. Continue to pray for us.

  21. I thank God for this website its truly a blessing for me. I am so got with business but this site encourages me and puts me up straight reminding me of God’s faithfulness in my life. Angie

  22. The struggle of life, gets our mind off of God and puts them on our problems. God’s word brings life and light to darkness and hopelessness.

    Thanks for the light and life of the word of God.

    John 6:63 “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.”

    1. Author

      Scott – Yes, and what we focus on gets bigger. That is why we are to ‘magnify’ the Lord in all that we do. As we lift Him up, He lifts us up. Stay in the word and try to keep the promises that fit your need ever before you. It will build something deep in your heart. It will be Him. God bless. Rex

  23. I would like to say thank you for these bible verses they make a meaning in my life, I so encouraged and I’m strengthened, and I’m ever so grateful God bless you abundantly.

    Loicy Sibanda.

  24. I cannot tell you how much your writings have strengthened me. I love my Pastor dearly but as English is not his native language there is sometimes a bit of confusion; your words are clear and powerful. Thank you.

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