100+ Bible Quotes for Struggles – Strength & Hope in Hard Times

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. — Hebrews 11:6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” — Matthew 16:24

For we walk by faith, not by sight. — 2 Corinthians 5:7

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. — James 1:6

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. — Mark 11:24

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. — Philippians 1:6

Faithful is he who calls you, and he also will do it. — 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. — Hebrews 10:23

The righteous shall live by faith. — Romans 1:17

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. — John 16:33

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. — James 1:2

We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. — Romans 5:3

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance. — Romans 5:3 (ESV)

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. — James 1:4

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. — James 1:12

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. — Hebrews 10:36

But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. — Matthew 24:13

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 3:14

Run with perseverance the race marked out for us. — Hebrews 12:1

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. — Psalm 31:24

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, yet I will rejoice in the Lord. — Habakkuk 3:17–18

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. — Hebrews 12:7

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. — Jeremiah 29:11

Yet I will hope in him. — Job 13:15

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. — Psalm 42:11

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:13

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. — Hebrews 6:19

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. — Romans 12:12

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. — Nahum 1:7

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. — Proverbs 13:12

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. — Psalm 23:4

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. — Psalm 27:14

Our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. — 2 Corinthians 4:17

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

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. — Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength; he has become my salvation. — Exodus 15:2

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you. — Isaiah 41:10

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. — Philippians 4:13

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1

The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. — Psalm 18:50

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. — Isaiah 40:31

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. — Ephesians 6:10

Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes. For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. — Proverbs 3:25–26

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. — Psalm 56:3

The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? — Psalm 27:1

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. — Psalm 23:4

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. — Deuteronomy 31:8

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? — Psalm 139:7

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. — Psalm 23:6

Immanuel—God with us. — Matthew 1:23

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. — Matthew 28:20

He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber. — Psalm 121:3

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. — James 4:8

The Lord is close to all who call on him in truth. — Psalm 145:18

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. — Psalm 16:11

I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. — Psalm 16:8

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. — John 14:27

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. — Philippians 4:6

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:7

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. — Isaiah 26:3

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. — Psalm 4:8

Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing causes them to stumble. — Psalm 119:165

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7

Be still, and know that I am God. — Psalm 46:10

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace... — Galatians 5:22

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

My yoke is easy and my burden is light. — Matthew 11:30

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. — Numbers 6:24–25

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. — Psalm 147:3

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. — Jeremiah 17:14

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. — Isaiah 53:5

Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. — Psalm 103:2–3

So that your healing may be made known, rise and pick up your mat and walk. — John 5:14

Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. — James 5:14

Jesus went throughout Galilee... healing every disease and sickness among the people. — Matthew 4:23

By his stripes we are healed. — 1 Peter 2:24

I am the Lord who heals you. — Exodus 15:26

They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will rejoice in the bounty of the Lord... I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. — Jeremiah 31:12

See, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. — Jeremiah 33:6

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. — Psalm 37:5

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

Not my will, but yours be done. — Luke 22:42

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. — James 4:7

Be still, and know that I am God. — Psalm 46:10

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. — Psalm 73:26

Let go and let God. — Adapted from Psalm 55:22

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. — Psalm 119:105

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. — Psalm 119:11

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. — Matthew 6:21

Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. — Matthew 6:33

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. — Isaiah 41:10

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. — Psalm 56:3

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. — 2 Timothy 1:7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. — Philippians 4:6

The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? — Psalm 27:1

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. — Psalm 23:4

No weapon formed against you shall prosper. — Isaiah 54:17

Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. — Isaiah 43:1

What time I am afraid, I will trust in you. — Psalm 56:3

I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. — Psalm 34:4

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. — Psalm 34:8

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear. — 1 John 4:18

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

To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. — Ecclesiastes 3:1

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5

Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. — John 1:5

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart. — Ecclesiastes 7:3

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. — James 1:2

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. — 2 Corinthians 4:17

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. — Psalm 119:67

It is good to have been humbled before I was afflicted. — Psalm 119:71

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. — Philippians 1:21

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. — 1 Peter 5:10