Scripture Library: Encouragement

Biblical Definition of Encouragement: rally strength, make strong, prevail, take hold, take courage

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~Matthew 11:28

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” ~Isaiah 12:2

“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” ~Philippians 4:12

“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land.” ~Genesis 28:15

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” ~2 Timothy 1:7

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand…” ~Psalm 121:1-8

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 4:19

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

“The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” ~Exodus 33:14

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had…” ~Romans 15:5

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things…” ~Philippians 4:8

“You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry…” ~Psalm 10:17

“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

“…that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.” ~Romans 1:12

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:11

“My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ…” ~Colossians 2:2