7 Encouraging Verses

Sometimes it seems like when it rains, it pours! I have been through many of those seasons in my life and still continue to trudge through the flood waters of the overwhelming far more than I care to admit. In the midst of these overwhelming circumstances I find that my only sense of grounding inevitably comes directly from the word of God. Today I would like to share seven verses that have encouraged my heart over the many times of torrential downpours. These are in no particular order, but rather a small and somewhat random selection of encouraging verses. I hope that you may find encouragement in the power behind these precious words.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Oh, how many times I have wanted to throw in the towel and tell the Lord, “That’s it, I can’t take anymore of this.” And then along comes the gentle reminder to simply “hang in there just a bit longer. The harvest is just around the corner. You have almost made it. Don’t give up yet.” This verse has saved me countless times from prematurely throwing in the towel  it’s not even funny!

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

To cast, to hurl, to throw with all your might because he cares for you! To read more on this particular verse visit my post entitled “Casting Our Cares.”

“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”1 John 4:4

When I feel as if i have been defeated by the enemy this verse has been the one that comes to my  rescue. I don’t have to feel defeated at all because my God has already overcome the enemy. I can stand and remind him of this. My God is greater than my enemy!

“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

How wonderful it is to be reminded that I don’t have to live in a place of fear because I am actually being held in the center of the Lord’s hand. That is such an overwhelmingly comforting thought!

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

This verse has helped me through some incredibly painful and trying times. This verse has helped me to see that no matter what the situation I find myself in God is going to use it for His honor and His glory. God can bring beautiful things from some of the ugliest circumstances. This does not mean that things will end up the way we think they should. In fact, most of the time it ends up going in a completely different direction and we could not have imagined it that way even if we tried. I love this because it shows us that God is God and we are not!

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19

I have battled with this verse in those moments of financial need. Never once has the Lord let me slip through the cracks. He has always provided! It was not usually the way I thought He would provide. It was almost always much better than I had even dared to ask the Lord for. God gives according to his riches and glory, not according to our narrow minded limitations.

“Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Luke 18:27

I have watched the Lord perform literal miracles in the lives of those around me. I’m talking about supernatural, miraculous, no other explanation but the power of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself kind of stuff, so yes, NOTHING is impossible with God.

I share these verses with you today to encourage your heart. If you needed something to wage war with then I hope you will find some of these verses helpful. If you needed something to uplift your hurting heart, than I hope you found something in this short list today. These are just a small spattering of the many verses over the years that have brought healing and comfort to my heart.

For more posts like this visit “My Battle Verses,” and “Claiming Philippians 4:13”

Lord, I thank you that your word is filled with so many words to encourage our hearts. I thank you that we can go to your word to fill up our hearts in our moments of need. Help us to write your word on the tablets of our hearts so that when we find ourselves in difficult situations we can remember what your word says. Help us to continue to fight the good fight of faith with the sword of the spirit. We pray this in the precious name of Jesus Christ.