Dear friends, when dark clouds fill the skies of our lives and storms rage all around, it is easy to feel discouraged and want to give up. But we must remember that no matter how bleak things may seem, God is still on the throne. He promises to never leave us or forsake us. Though trouble will inevitably come our way, God can give us the strength to not only endure but overcome.
Think of the great heroes of the Bible who faced immense struggles but did not lose heart. Moses dealt with the stubborn Pharaoh yet led the Israelites to freedom. David battled the giant Goliath with just a sling and stone yet emerged victorious. Elijah felt so discouraged he wanted to die, but God ministered to him and renewed his spirit. The early church faced intense persecution yet continued to boldly spread the Gospel.
God may allow hardships to strengthen our faith and refine our character, but He will guide us through to the other side if we trust in Him. Cry out to God in prayer, pour out your heart to Him, and He will sustain you. Seek comfort and encouragement from Christian brothers and sisters. Remember God’s promises and past faithfulness. He understands our weakness and will give us His strength.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about overcoming discouragement.
Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
Psalm 31:24
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord”
Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”
Psalm 34:17-18
“The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit”
Romans 8:28
“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”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
2 Corinthians 4:16
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”
Psalm 42:11
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”
Romans 8:38-39
“For 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”
Psalm 37:23-24
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand”
Deuteronomy 31:8
“And the Lord , he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed”
Isaiah 40:31
“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 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end”
Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”
Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord , and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God”
Matthew 28:20
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen”
Psalm 9:9
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble”
2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all”
Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
Romans 5:3-4
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope”
James 1:2-4
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing”
Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”
Psalm 16:8
“I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved”
Isaiah 43:2
“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”
Psalm 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee”
Isaiah 12:2
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation”
Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
John 16:33
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
Isaiah 35:4
“Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you”
Psalm 62:5
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him”
2 Corinthians 12:9
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me”
Psalm 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds”
Psalm 27:14
“Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord”
2 Samuel 22:29
“For thou art my lamp, O Lord : and the Lord will lighten my darkness”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”
Psalm 138:3
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul”
Lamentations 3:22-23
“It is of the Lord ‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness”
Habakkuk 3:19
“The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments”
Psalm 31:24
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord”
Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him”
Psalm 33:20
“Our soul waiteth for the Lord : he is our help and our shield”
Romans 12:12
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer”
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need”
Psalm 29:11
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace”
