It's easy to get frustrated. Over people, things, ourselves. We fall in and out of relationships, losing people who were once important to us every day. We have to deal with hurtful people every day as well. In every moment of hopelessness it is important to be steadfast and strong in the faith, and to look to God for his grace. Here are 25 verses that are extremely powerful, especially when you feel like just giving up altogether.
1. Micah 7:8
"Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me."
2. Nahum 1:3
"The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and the Lord will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet."
3. Nahum 1:7
"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him."
4. Matthew 21:22
"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."
5. Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
6. Proverbs 16:9
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."
7. James 2:12
"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."
8. Ephesians 6:11
"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil."
9. Joshua 1:9
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
10. Luke 1:45
"And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord."
11. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love."
12. Jeremiah 29:11
"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."
13. 2 Chronicles 15:7
"But as for you, be strong and don't get discouraged, for your work will be rewarded."
14. Romans 8:28
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
15. Matthew 19:26
"But Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"
16. Psalms 56:4
"In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?"
17. Proverbs 21:2
"Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart."
18. Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
19. 1 Corinthians 13:3
"If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not loved, I am nothing."
20. Isaiah 40:31
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
21. Isaiah 41:10
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my right hand."
22. Hebrews 11:1
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
23. Psalms 37:4
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
24. 1 Peter 2:15
"For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God."
25. John 8:12
"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"
