Be Strong and Courageous: 10 Bible Verses About Strength

10 Bible Verses About Strength for Hard Times

There are seasons when your own strength runs out — when worry, grief, or plain exhaustion feels heavier than you can carry. In those moments, Scripture reminds us that strength was never meant to come from us alone. Again and again, God promises to be our refuge, our shield, and the very power that carries us through.

Here are ten Bible verses about strength and courage to return to whenever you need reminding that you are not facing it alone.

Bible verses to strengthen your heart:

1. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

2. “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

3. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

4. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble!” — Psalm 46:1

5. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” — Isaiah 40:31

6. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

7. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” — Psalm 28:7

8. “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” — Psalm 18:2

9. “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

10. “He gives power to the faint, and to those who have no might he increases strength.” — Isaiah 40:29

Whatever you are walking through today, let these words steady you: the Lord is near, and His strength is made perfect exactly where yours ends.

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