In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
This is our list of the top 5 Bible verses for when we feel discouraged.
But there are many other verses offering encouragement…
What are your favorite verses for when you feel discouraged?
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Maybe one of your verses will be the one that encourages someone looking for strength today…
Thank you for this encouragement today! Your email came in just as I sent off a message to my friend, saying “I’m discouraged today…”
Prompted me to go back and read some of my own favorites:
From Isaiah 41:
“For I have chosen you and will not throw you away.
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you … help you … hold you …
And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.”
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Thank you for this encouragement today! Your email came in just as I sent off a message to my friend, saying “I’m discouraged today…”
Prompted me to go back and read some of my own favorites:
From Isaiah 41:
“For I have chosen you and will not throw you away.
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you … help you … hold you …
And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.”
Great passage from Isaiah!