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Resting in God's Strength: 15 Bible Verses for Times of Weakness
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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com
Resting in God's Strength: 15 Bible Verses for Times of Weakness
In times of weakness, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and depleted. However, as Christians, we are called to find our strength in God and rely on His power to carry us through. The Bible provides us with countless verses that remind us of God's strength and the comfort He provides in our times of need. Let us explore 15 Bible verses that will uplift and encourage you during moments of weakness.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." - Psalm 28:7
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." - Isaiah 40:29
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." - Psalm 18:2
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." - Isaiah 41:13
"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 righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." - Psalm 55:22
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9
These verses serve as a reminder that even in our weakest moments, God's strength is made perfect. Just as David found refuge in God when he faced Goliath, we too can find comfort knowing that God is our shield and deliverer. Jesus himself demonstrated the importance of relying on God's strength, seeking refuge in prayer and finding rest in Him.
When we feel weak, it is crucial to turn to God's Word and immerse ourselves in His promises. By doing so, we align ourselves with His will and open our hearts to receive His strength. Through prayer and trust, we can find solace in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
In times of weakness, let us remember that God loves us unconditionally and His strength knows no bounds. He is our refuge, our fortress, and our ever-present help in times of trouble. So, dear reader, love God, believe in His power, love one another, and trust Him with all your heart. May His blessings be upon you always. 🙏❤️🕊️
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
👥Henry Mollel
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Mar 30, 2017
Trust in His plan.
👥Jacob Kiplangat
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Mar 25, 2017
In our weakness, God's mercy gives us strength
👥Kahina
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Mar 17, 2017
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all. – Psalm 34:19
👥Bernard Oduor
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Mar 16, 2017
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿
👥Nahida
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Mar 15, 2017
God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile. – Max Lucado
👥Hawa
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Mar 12, 2017
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. – Hebrews 11:6
👥Sofia
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Mar 1, 2017
Thank you for sharing this. It gave me the boost I needed to keep going.
👥Baraka
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Feb 15, 2017
This quote is pure wisdom. 💡
👥Majid
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Feb 6, 2017
Matthew 5:3-10 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
👥Victor Malima
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Feb 5, 2017
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. – John 14:1
👥Chum
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Jan 11, 2017
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6
👥Kijakazi
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Dec 30, 2016
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23
👥Fredrick Mutiso
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Dec 28, 2016
This one gave me chills—so powerful yet simple.
👥Ndoto
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Dec 26, 2016
Philippians 3:12-14 – "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
👥John Mwangi
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Dec 19, 2016
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13
👥George Ndungu
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Dec 14, 2016
Faith is not about perfect feelings, but a perfect Savior. – Unknown
👥Rehema
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Dec 9, 2016
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. – Psalm 145:18
👥Ann Wambui
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Dec 8, 2016
Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith. – Elisabeth Elliot
👥Ruth Wanjiku
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Dec 7, 2016
Faith is not just for the mountaintop moments but for the valley days as well. – Unknown
👥Charles Mboje
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Nov 26, 2016
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23
👥Yusuf
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Nov 12, 2016
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. – Ephesians 2:10
👥Mazrui
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Nov 9, 2016
Your faith can move mountains, and your doubt can create them. – Unknown
👥Husna
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Nov 4, 2016
Wow, this quote really made me think about how I approach life. Very profound!
👥Faith Kariuki
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Oct 31, 2016
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. – Colossians 3:15
👥George Wanjala
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Oct 24, 2016
Trust in His plan.
👥Richard Mulwa
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Oct 19, 2016
This quote is going straight to my favorites list!
👥Moses Kipkemboi
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Oct 3, 2016
God's mercy is greater than any mistake
👥Victor Kamau
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Oct 2, 2016
Faith is what keeps you going when there’s nothing left to hold onto. – Unknown
👥Kijakazi
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Sep 30, 2016
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 – "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
👥Sofia
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Sep 29, 2016
It is not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you. – Timothy Keller
👥Betty Akinyi
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Sep 17, 2016
Your blog is my go-to for daily motivation. Thank you for sharing these quotes!
👥Zubeida
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Aug 31, 2016
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
👥Abdullah
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Aug 24, 2016
John 10:9-11 – "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
👥Betty Akinyi
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Aug 19, 2016
I love how quotes can speak so deeply with just a few words.
👥Mchuma
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Aug 8, 2016
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. – Psalm 23:1
👥Kenneth Murithi
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Aug 7, 2016
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5
👥Zubeida
Guest
Jul 28, 2016
Faith is believing in advance what only makes sense in reverse. – Philip Yancey
👥Bahati
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Jul 26, 2016
Faith doesn’t make things easy, but it makes them possible. – Unknown
👥Diana Mallya
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Jul 11, 2016
Faith reminds us that though we may not see the whole picture, God is painting a masterpiece. – Unknown
👥Rose Kiwanga
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Jun 28, 2016
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. – 1 John 4:8
👥Kiza
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Jun 26, 2016
This quote gave me the clarity I was searching for. Thank you!
👥Nyota
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Jun 23, 2016
Romans 8:35-39 – "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake, we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
👥Victor Kamau
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Jun 21, 2016
Faith is the path to peace, trusting in God who never fails. – Unknown
👥Mwanajuma
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Jun 15, 2016
Such great wisdom in few words!
👥Sultan
Guest
Jun 7, 2016
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. – Isaiah 41:10
👥Khamis
Guest
Jun 3, 2016
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. – Revelation 21:4
👥Linda Karimi
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May 27, 2016
Love the simplicity and wisdom here.
👥Charles Mboje
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May 19, 2016
Strength comes from the Lord
👥Nashon
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May 18, 2016
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. – James 1:22
👥Edwin Ndambuki
Guest
May 18, 2016
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19
👥Shukuru
Guest
May 12, 2016
This really resonates with me. 💬 It’s amazing how words can connect with you on such a personal level. This quote speaks to exactly what I’ve been feeling lately, and it’s comforting to know that others have felt the same way. It’s given me a new perspective on my situation and reminded me that I’m not alone in what I’m going through. Thank you for posting something so meaningful and relatable!
👥Mohamed
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May 11, 2016
Walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
👥Maimuna
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Apr 24, 2016
Your quotes always manage to lift my spirits, no matter the day!
👥Patrick Mutua
Guest
Apr 16, 2016
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. – Psalm 94:19
👥George Mallya
Guest
Apr 11, 2016
His mercy is a constant reminder of His love
👥Nora Kidata
Guest
Apr 10, 2016
John 6:35-40 – "Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.’"
👥Amina
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Apr 4, 2016
In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. – Psalm 4:8
👥Mwanaisha
Guest
Apr 4, 2016
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32
