God’s Words are meant to teach, heal, give life, inspire and guide you. Reading the Bible is essential to navigating our lives. Through our ups and downs we can always trust the Word of God and the Lord will be by our side. Read 15 quotes from the Bible that offer inspiration and can encourage you in times of doubt, loss, mourning, sadness, or hopelessness.
- “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths” – Proverbs 3:5-6
- “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” – Jeremiah 29:11
- “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” – Philippians 1:6
- “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.'” – Lamentations 3:21-24
- “If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31
- “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” – Romans 8:28
- “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” – Romans 15:13
- “For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death” – Psalm 48:14
- “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart” – Psalm 37:4
- “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” – James 5:16
- Jesus says: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” – Matthew 11:28-30
- “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” – Psalm 34:8
- “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” – James 4:12
- Jesus promised his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” – John 14:27
- And Paul experienced: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” – Philippians 4:13