Bible Verses for
Motivation
Scripture to keep going — purpose and perseverance for the long haul.
“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.”
“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.”
“[A Song of degrees.] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
“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.”
“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”
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Frequently asked
What are good Bible verses for motivation?
Scripture speaks to motivation in passages such as Joshua 1:9, John 16:33, Psalms 121:1. For example, Joshua 1:9 says, “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.”
What is a well-known Bible verse for motivation?
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.”
Which Psalm is for motivation?
Psalms 121:1 — “[A Song of degrees.] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”