15 Encouraging Scripture Verses That Will Help You Feel Hopeful
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We all cognitively know that life will come with battles, storms, and challenges. But when we actually find ourselves in the midst of a difficult season, it can feel as though we’ve been pulled under a strong current, and have no chance of coming back up for air. We feel hopeless — for ourselves, for the future, for our ability to overcome. And we begin to question whether or not God truly cares about our struggles, or if He even sees us.
But we learn from scripture that God does, in fact, see us — that He draws near to the brokenhearted, whether or not we can feel it. God offers us hope and strength, a light at the end of the tunnel and a grounding presence.
If you have been battling hopelessness recently, read on for the most encouraging, empowering, emboldening verses from scripture that will give you the courage to press on.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.’”
Psalm 34:17-20
“The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous not one of them is broken!”
Lamentations 3:21-23
“Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”
Isaiah 40:13
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
1 Peter 1:13
“So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.”
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”
Psalm 40:1-3
“I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.”
1 Timothy 4:10
“This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.”
Psalm 62:5-6
“Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.”
Proverbs 23:18
“You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.”
2 Corinthians 2:19
“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.”
Romans 15:13
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
Psalm 147:11
“No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.”
Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.”