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.
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"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
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"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
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"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
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"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." - Isaiah 40:29
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"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
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"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
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
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"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." - Psalm 55:22
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"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
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"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
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"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. 🙏❤️🕊️
Chris Okello (Guest) on September 12, 2019
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. – John 14:1
Raha (Guest) on September 10, 2019
2 Corinthians 5:16-20 – "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God."
David Sokoine (Guest) on August 26, 2019
This one really made me think. 🤔 I love how this quote challenges me to reflect on my own life and decisions. It’s not just motivational—it’s thought-provoking. It encourages me to take a deeper look at myself and how I approach certain situations. Sometimes, we need to be reminded to pause and think before we act, and this quote does exactly that. It’s going to stick with me for a while, and I’m so grateful for this moment of introspection!
Chiku (Guest) on August 22, 2019
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28
Lydia Mutheu (Guest) on August 20, 2019
This one speaks to me deeply. 💖 I’ve been searching for motivation and clarity, and this quote came at the perfect time. It speaks to a place in my heart that really needed healing, and it’s comforting to know that others have felt this way too. The depth and emotion behind these words are undeniable, and they’ve given me a new sense of hope. It’s amazing how a quote can connect with you on such a personal level. Thank you for this gift of inspiration!
Joyce Nkya (Guest) on August 17, 2019
Very motivating and powerful! 💪🔥
Hekima (Guest) on August 13, 2019
Faith grows by stretching, not by comfort. – Unknown
Jamal (Guest) on August 13, 2019
1 John 4:7-10 – "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."
Sarafina (Guest) on August 9, 2019
Ephesians 4:1-3 – "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Josephine Nduta (Guest) on August 4, 2019
Faith will get you through the darkest hours if you let it. – Unknown
Sekela (Guest) on August 1, 2019
Do everything in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Mazrui (Guest) on July 20, 2019
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. – James 4:10
Mazrui (Guest) on July 18, 2019
Acts 17:24-28 – "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'"
Jaffar (Guest) on July 16, 2019
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13
Joyce Mussa (Guest) on July 16, 2019
Mark 8:34-38 – "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.'"
Ruth Wanjiku (Guest) on July 15, 2019
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Daniel Obura (Guest) on July 10, 2019
Matthew 22:37-40 – "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
Grace Majaliwa (Guest) on July 2, 2019
If God is for us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31
Lucy Mahiga (Guest) on July 1, 2019
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
Jane Malecela (Guest) on July 1, 2019
Beautiful and meaningful quote.
Richard Mulwa (Guest) on June 29, 2019
Praying for you 🙏
Jane Muthui (Guest) on June 24, 2019
1 Peter 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
Peter Tibaijuka (Guest) on June 18, 2019
Stay strong in the Lord.
Anna Malela (Guest) on June 13, 2019
Faith is not without worry or care, but faith is fear that has said a prayer. – Unknown
Salima (Guest) on June 10, 2019
I’m definitely printing this out and hanging it on my wall.
Isaac Kiptoo (Guest) on June 5, 2019
Luke 6:27-31 – "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you."
Esther Nyambura (Guest) on May 28, 2019
Blessings to you and your family.
Joseph Njoroge (Guest) on May 24, 2019
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
Jane Muthoni (Guest) on May 15, 2019
The Lord is near to all who call on Him
Bahati (Guest) on May 7, 2019
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. – Jeremiah 17:7
David Chacha (Guest) on April 29, 2019
Colossians 3:1-4 – "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
Zakaria (Guest) on April 29, 2019
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. – 1 John 1:7
Arifa (Guest) on April 28, 2019
Just perfect—so motivating! 🚀
Fikiri (Guest) on April 19, 2019
Galatians 6:7-9 – "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Farida (Guest) on April 15, 2019
He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. – 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Violet Mumo (Guest) on April 14, 2019
John 14:1-3 – "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
Mwanaisha (Guest) on April 11, 2019
Wow, this really hit home. 💥
Chiku (Guest) on April 7, 2019
This one really made me think. 🤔
Lydia Mutheu (Guest) on April 7, 2019
If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9
Francis Mtangi (Guest) on March 29, 2019
Feeling inspired after reading! 💫
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on March 25, 2019
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. – Matthew 5:44
Mwanaisha (Guest) on March 20, 2019
This quote lifted my spirits!
Mwinyi (Guest) on March 20, 2019
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."
Irene Akoth (Guest) on March 19, 2019
You always post quotes that spark a new perspective in me. Keep up the good work!
Lucy Kimotho (Guest) on March 14, 2019
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains
Violet Mumo (Guest) on March 7, 2019
Exactly what I needed today! 🌟
Joseph Kiwanga (Guest) on March 3, 2019
Ephesians 5:1-2 – "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."
Joyce Nkya (Guest) on March 1, 2019
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34
Mwanaidi (Guest) on February 24, 2019
This one speaks to me deeply. 💖
Stephen Malecela (Guest) on February 3, 2019
Your faith may falter, but God’s faithfulness never will. – Unknown
Stephen Kangethe (Guest) on February 1, 2019
The righteous will live by faith. – Romans 1:17
Sarah Mbise (Guest) on February 1, 2019
Praise the Lord!
Wilson Ombati (Guest) on February 1, 2019
God bless you!
Binti (Guest) on January 28, 2019
Love how deep this is! 🌊
Monica Lissu (Guest) on January 22, 2019
James 3:13-18 – "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."
Ibrahim (Guest) on January 21, 2019
Matthew 22:37-40 – "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
Christopher Oloo (Guest) on January 19, 2019
This is one of the most relatable quotes I’ve come across in a long time!
Simon Kiprono (Guest) on January 14, 2019
When faith replaces doubt, miracles happen. – Unknown
Edith Cherotich (Guest) on January 6, 2019
God is good, all the time!
Stephen Kangethe (Guest) on January 4, 2019
Hebrews 11:1-3 – "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith, we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."