Just as the Bible is filled with encouraging words, so also should our hearts be filled with God’s promises. For during trying moments when we’re in need of an encouraging word we can be certain to find comfort in the treasure that we’ve stored in our hearts from His Holy Word.

Having said that, I would like to share some encouraging Bible verses with you that I believe will prove to be helpful to you when you’re in need of an encouraging word. You will also find an inspiring article that I’ve written on this page, which I strongly encourage you to read and share with others who are in need of hearing an encouraging message.

Encouraging Bible Verses to Remember and Share

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. (Psalms 55:22 KJV)

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:28-31 KJV)

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. (Psalms 46:1-3 KJV)

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. (John 14:18 KJV)

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. (Psalms 9:9-10 KJV)

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. (Nahum 1:7 KJV)

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. (Psalms 126:5-6 KJV)

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 KJV)

Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour… (Isaiah 43:1-3 KJV)

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (Revelation 21:1-4 KJV)

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. (Numbers 6:24-26 KJV)

Encouraging in Christ

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 KJV)

Indeed, Paul knew what it meant to be abased and to abound, to be full and hungry and to suffer need. Yet in everything his faith would declare, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13 KJV) Can you say the same thing? What’s your life really saying about Jesus? Are you truly at peace with God? Do you think your problems are greater than His solutions? Do you think your mess is too big for Him to clean up? Are you really willing to go wherever He wants to lead you? Do you really believe in Him?

People tend to worry about what life will be like if they step out in faith and give God full control of their future. It’s as though they feel that they might miss out on something good. But what is there to miss out on when God wants to do nothing but good things for His children? Listen, I’m not telling you to place your trust in some whimsical human-being who could care less about you. That’s not what I’m talking about here. What I’m talking about is trusting someone who loved you enough to die for you! I’m talking about Jesus Christ!

“He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not.” (John 1:10-11 KJV) Yet “God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 KJV

What a wonderful testimony! And Paul certainly wasn’t ashamed of it. In fact, he was willing to wear chains for it. In other words, he was imprisoned for preaching the gospel. Yet he was a free man in Christ; rejoicing instead mourning, and praising God rather than complaining to God. You see, he didn’t let his circumstances ruin his faith, but chose to look to Jesus Christ instead, believing that He loved him and would supply all his needs. Of course, you can choose to do the same. For Jesus loves you too! He will help you through your problems, no matter what they are or how many there are.

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” – John 14:1-3 KJV

Indeed, the world offers us nothing but a dead end, but Jesus offers us eternal life. His love is the solution to our problems! And like Paul, “I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39 KJV)

Can you say Amen to that? I hope so! For Jesus wants to usher you into a more encouraging experience; He wants you to be happy. He really does! But will you let Him have full control of your life? If you want what He wants for you then you will need to surrender everything to Him. Therefore, don’t hold anything back, but stand up and praise Him! Be encouraged in Christ! Remember, you have nothing to worry about in Christ. For “God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” You need only to believe in Him to see that this is true! But will you really believe?