Encourage yourself in the Lord no matter how tough things seem. God is always with you and will help you through your difficulties.
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Although so, it is easy to become discouraged and overwhelmed when life throws you a curve ball. That's why it is essential to encourage yourself in the Lord.
Through prayer, worship, and meditation, there are several ways to draw strength from the Lord and remain hopeful.
When faced with difficult situations, one must remember that self-encouragement is critical to having a positive attitude.
Though it may seem impossible at times, you must remind yourself that all things are possible with God!
Moreover, no matter what obstacles life throws, you can find strength and perseverance through your faith in Jesus.
Encourage Yourself in the Lord Through His Word
Remember to pray and ask for God's help if you feel down and discouraged.
As a result, Jesus will provide you with the strength and courage you need to get through whatever is happening.
Therefore, encouraging yourself in the Lord is vital to staying positive and moving forward on your spiritual journey.
Thus, taking time to meditate on His Word, praying for an awakening and guidance, and trusting in His power can be incredibly beneficial in your daily life.
In the end, everything will be okay if you keep your eyes on the Lord and stay encouraged.
141 Bible Verses to Help Encourage Your Soul
Header | Scriptures 1 - 10 |
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1 | Romans 8:33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. |
2 | 1 Corinthians 4:17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church. |
3 | Lamentations 3:22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. |
4 | Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. |
5 | Deuteronomy 7:9 Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments. |
6 | Psalm 90:17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands. |
7 | Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. |
8 | Romans 15:2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. |
9 | 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. |
10 | Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am [a]gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. |
Header | Scriptures 11 - 21 |
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11 | Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made;We will rejoice and be glad in it. |
12 | Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. |
13 | Proverbs 14:23 In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty. |
14 | Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. |
15 | Psalm 23:4 Yea, 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. |
16 | John 6:47 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes [a]in Me has everlasting life. |
17 | Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. |
18 | Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. |
19 | 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. |
20 | Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. |
21 | Isaiah 51:12 I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who will die, and of the son of a man who will be made like grass? |
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22 | Isaiah 41:10 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.’ |
23 | Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. |
24 | Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. |
25 | Revelation 21:4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. |
26 | Matthew 6:31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ |
27 | Luke 12:2 For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. |
28 | Luke 12:7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. |
29 | Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. |
30 | 2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. |
31 | Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. |
Header | Scriptures 32 - 41 |
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32 | Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. |
33 | James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. |
34 | Revelation 7:16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. |
35 | Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. |
36 | Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. |
37 | John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. |
38 | Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. |
39 | 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. |
40 | Hebrews 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. |
41 | Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. |
Header | Scriptures 42 - 52 |
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42 | Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? |
43 | James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. |
44 | Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord. |
45 | 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. |
46 | 2 Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. |
47 | 2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. |
48 | Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. |
49 | Isaiah 43:4 Since you were precious in My sight, You have been honored, and I have loved you; Therefore I will give men for you, And people for your life. |
50 | 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. |
51 | Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. |
52 | 1 Corinthians 1:4 I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus. |
Header | Scriptures 53 - 63 |
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53 | Ephesians 6:10 |
54 | Isaiah 40:31 |
55 | Colossians 3:15 |
56 | 1 Corinthians 16:2 |
57 | Psalm 34:5 |
58 | 2 Corinthians 1:3 |
59 | Hebrews 10:24 |
60 | Luke 1:37 |
61 | Psalm 34:8 |
62 | Revelation 7:17 |
63 | John 16:3 |
Header | Scriptures 64 - 74 |
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64 | Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. |
65 | Ephesians 3:16 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man. |
66 | Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. |
67 | Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. |
68 | Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
69 | 1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
70 | John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. |
71 | Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days. |
72 | 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore! |
73 | Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? |
74 | Isaiah 43:2 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. |
Header | Scriptures 75 - 86 |
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75 | John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. |
76 | 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
77 | Jeremiah 29:12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. |
78 | 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. |
79 | 1 Corinthians 1:5 That in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge. |
80 | 1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. |
81 | Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? |
82 | Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things. |
83 | Romans 15:5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus. |
84 | Isaiah 41:13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’ |
85 | Psalm 121:1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills – from whence comes my help? |
86 | Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul. |
Header | Scriptures 87 - 98 |
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87 | 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. |
88 | 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. |
89 | Psalm 94:18 When I said, ‘My foot slips’, Your mercy, O Lord, held me up. |
90 | Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. |
91 | Joshua 1:9 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. |
92 | Romans 8:6: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. |
93 | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. |
94 | Psalm 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God. |
95 | Psalm 16:8 I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. |
96 | James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. |
97 | Romans 15:3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, ‘The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.’ |
98 | John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. |
Header | Scriptures 99 - 109 |
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99 | 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours. |
100 | Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. |
101 | Psalm 23:2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. |
102 | Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. |
103 | Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. |
104 | Psalm 94:19 In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. |
105 | Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. |
106 | Hebrews 10:2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins. |
107 | Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. |
108 | Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. |
109 | Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. |
Header | Scriptures 110 - 122 |
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110 | Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." |
111 | Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. |
112 | 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. |
113 | 2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. |
114 | Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. |
115 | Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. |
116 | 1 John 5:14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. |
117 | 1 Samuel 30:4 Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep. |
118 | Deuteronomy 31:8 And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed. |
119 | Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him. |
120 | 2 Chronicles 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. |
121 | Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
122 | Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. |
Header | Scriptures 123 - 133 |
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123 | Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. |
124 | Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit. |
125 | Psalm 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones grew old Through my groaning all the day long. |
126 | Psalm 32:4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. Selah |
127 | Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah |
128 | Psalm 32:6 For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters they shall not come near him. |
129 | Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. |
130 | Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. |
131 | Psalm 32:9 Do not be like the horse or like the mule, Which have no understanding, Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you. |
132 | Psalm 32:10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him. |
133 | Psalm 32:11 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart! |
Header | Scriptures 134 - 141 |
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134 | Romans 1:11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established. |
135 | 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. |
136 | 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have. |
137 | 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. |
138 | Romans 1:12 That is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. |
139 | Matthew 6:32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. |
140 | Matthew 11:3 And said to Him, “Are you the Coming One, or do we look for another?" |
141 | Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. |
4 Ways to Encourage Yourself in the Lord
By praying, worshipping, meditating on God's Word, and spending time with other Christians, you can learn to encourage yourself in the Lord.
God is always with you, no matter what you face, and He will give you the strength and hope to keep going.
Remember That God Is Always With You
He is the source of your strength and hope. Pray, seek God's guidance, and listen to what He says. When you pray, focus on the good things in life, thank God for His blessings, and ask Him to help you remain positive and encourage yourself in Him.
Practice Worship
Singing and listening to uplifting worship music can be a great way to remind yourself of God's goodness. Thus, singing praises to the Lord can be a powerful way to draw strength and hope from Him.
Meditate on God’s Word
You can find encouraging Bible verses that will help lift your spirit. For example, meditate on verses that inspire you and repeat them throughout the day. In like manner, memorize the verses and recite them when feeling down.
Spend Time With Other Christians
The Bible says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 Spending time with other believers will help to encourage yourself in the Lord. With this in mind, you can share your struggles and pray together. Doing this will remind you of the power and love of God.
Prayer Is Our Course of Action
The souls of all people are precious, and we must always strive to cast our minds on Christ Jesus.
As Romans 14:19 tells us, "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another."
John 16:33 reminds us, "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
As an illustration, King David had many tribulations he had to overcome with God's help.
Necessary to realize when he was greatly distressed and discouraged, he knew that prayer and supplication were his only course of encouraging himself.
He said in his heart, "Let me fall into the hand of the Lord, for His mercies are very great; but let me not fall into the hand of man." 1 Chronicles 21:13
Thus, his words remain true today, as we must guard our hearts and minds with prayer and supplication.
In like manner, this same understanding guided David when the people contemplated stoning him.
As stated in 1 Samuel 30:6, "Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God."
Essential to realizing, David understood that the Lord preserves a person's soul. Therefore, he encouraged himself in the Lord his God.
Faith in God Was the Secret to David's Success
David knew in his heart that God was with him, which enabled him to stay strong and courageous in the face of adversity.
As Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."
Therefore, David's faith in the Lord enabled him to approach Him with supplication and thanksgiving.
Guard Your Heart and Mind in the Lord
If you desire to encourage yourself in the Lord, it is to your benefit to approach the Lord with thanksgiving and supplication.
As Philippians 4:6 says, "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
Only through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving can you find encouragement and the peace of God that passes all understanding.
And as you guard your heart and mind in the Lord, He will keep you safe.
To put it another way, Jesus reminds us in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
In the Final Analysis
Encouraging yourself in the Lord is essential to leading a life filled with joy and peace.
The world is a busy place, and you might often find yourself forgetting to turn to the Lord for strength during challenging times, but by taking a few moments every day to pause and reflect on His word, you can find the courage and inspiration to keep going.
By doing this, you can stay focused on your goals and remind yourself of the many blessings that God has given you.
Encouraging yourself in the Lord is not only beneficial for you, but it also brings glory and honor to God's name.
With this in mind, you must remember to encourage yourself in the Lord when the temptation to give up arises from feeling discouraged.
In other words, Christ is the one who gives you strength and direction, so you must turn to Him in times of need.
As a result, through prayer and reading His Word, you can enhance a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Thus, you can be sure that God will guide you and give you the strength necessary to push through hard times.
You must learn to be your own cheerleader and rely on positive self-talk and affirmations instead of negative thoughts and feelings.
Overall, encouraging yourself in the Lord is a critical step in developing a strong sense of self-worth, self-love, and happiness.