Best Christian Quotes to Support your Faith, Edited by Melkisedeck Leon Shine

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

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. 🙏❤️🕊️

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👥 Kassim Guest Jan 7, 2018

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. – Isaiah 26:3

👥 Michael Mboya Guest Jan 4, 2018

Be still and know that I am God. – Psalm 46:10

👥 Abubakari Guest Dec 25, 2017

Such a positive message! 🌞

👥 Kenneth Murithi Guest Dec 22, 2017

We must walk by faith and not by sight, trusting that God is leading us even when we don’t understand His ways. – Unknown

👥 Samson Tibaijuka Guest Dec 21, 2017

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see

👥 Nashon Guest Dec 14, 2017

Matthew 6:25-27 – "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"

👥 Lydia Mzindakaya Guest Dec 13, 2017

God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supplies. – Hudson Taylor

👥 Sharifa Guest Dec 9, 2017

Faith is the virtue by which, clinging to the faithfulness of God, we lean upon Him, so that we may obtain what He gives to us. – Thomas Aquinas

👥 Lucy Mushi Guest Dec 7, 2017

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."

👥 Margaret Mahiga Guest Dec 2, 2017

John 3:16-18 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son."

👥 Joseph Mallya Guest Nov 28, 2017

Romans 8:5-6 – "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace."

👥 Agnes Lowassa Guest Nov 28, 2017

God's mercies are new every morning

👥 Simon Kiprono Guest Nov 27, 2017

John 7:37-39 – "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."

👥 Nashon Guest Nov 26, 2017

Inspiring words, thank you! 🙏✨

👥 Rahim Guest Nov 24, 2017

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33

👥 Mwagonda Guest Nov 23, 2017

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. – Hebrews 4:12

👥 Mwalimu Guest Nov 19, 2017

Hebrews 12:1-3 – "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

👥 Kenneth Murithi Guest Nov 15, 2017

Faith does not eliminate questions, but faith knows where to take them. – Elisabeth Elliot

👥 Nassar Guest Nov 14, 2017

Faith is believing that God is who He says He is and will do what He has promised to do. – Tony Evans

👥 Chiku Guest Nov 8, 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

👥 Ali Guest Nov 7, 2017

Faith is not seeing miracles but knowing God’s power and presence in your life. – Unknown

👥 Paul Ndomba Guest Nov 3, 2017

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."

👥 Nora Lowassa Guest Oct 23, 2017

Faith will carry you through storms, but not without getting wet. – Anonymous

👥 Alice Mwikali Guest Oct 23, 2017

This quote is a reminder of how powerful words can be.

👥 Henry Mollel Guest Oct 23, 2017

Very motivating and powerful!

👥 David Sokoine Guest Oct 20, 2017

Faith is trusting God when you have unanswered questions. – Joel Osteen

👥 Fikiri Guest Oct 17, 2017

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. – 1 Chronicles 16:11

👥 Peter Mugendi Guest Oct 16, 2017

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. – Romans 8:38-39

👥 James Mduma Guest Oct 10, 2017

You always post exactly what I need to hear. This one really spoke to me!

👥 Rabia Guest Oct 8, 2017

Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

👥 Mtumwa Guest Sep 28, 2017

Luke 10:25-28 – "On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘What is written in the Law?’ he replied. ‘How do you read it?’ He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and, love your neighbor as yourself.’ ‘You have answered correctly,’ Jesus replied. ‘Do this and you will live.’"

👥 Esther Cheruiyot Guest Sep 20, 2017

Just what I needed to hear today! Your quotes are always so inspiring.

👥 Tabu Guest Sep 15, 2017

We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. – Martin Luther

👥 Andrew Mahiga Guest Sep 11, 2017

There is hope for a future, for God knows the plans He has for you

👥 John Lissu Guest Sep 4, 2017

Faith is the light that guides you through darkness. – Unknown

👥 Khamis Guest Aug 20, 2017

Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. – Anonymous

👥 Elizabeth Mtei Guest Aug 7, 2017

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. – Revelation 22:21

👥 Habiba Guest Aug 2, 2017

Faith is trusting that God’s plans are greater than your dreams. – Unknown

👥 Chris Okello Guest Jul 29, 2017

Keep the faith!

👥 Martin Otieno Guest Jul 27, 2017

I needed this reminder today. 💭

👥 Grace Majaliwa Guest Jul 27, 2017

Philippians 4:6-7 – "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

👥 Henry Mollel Guest Jul 23, 2017

Such great wisdom in few words! 🧠

👥 Warda Guest Jul 23, 2017

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7

👥 Monica Lissu Guest Jul 21, 2017

2 Timothy 1:7-10 – "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."

👥 Stephen Amollo Guest Jul 21, 2017

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. – Nahum 1:7

👥 Nancy Kawawa Guest Jul 18, 2017

This one really motivates me! 💪

👥 Mary Kidata Guest Jul 15, 2017

Romans 6:5-7 – "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin."

👥 Janet Sumaye Guest Jul 5, 2017

Faith makes things possible, not easy. – Unknown

👥 Samson Mahiga Guest Jun 21, 2017

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. – Matthew 18:20

👥 Biashara Guest Jun 18, 2017

I can’t believe how much this quote resonates with my current situation.

👥 Rahim Guest Jun 13, 2017

Timely reminder, thank you!

👥 Elizabeth Mtei Guest Jun 6, 2017

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. – Colossians 3:17

👥 Joseph Mallya Guest Jun 3, 2017

1 Corinthians 15:54-57 – "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' 'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?' The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

👥 Frank Macha Guest May 30, 2017

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10

👥 James Kawawa Guest May 17, 2017

It is not our faith but God’s faithfulness that makes all things possible. – Charles Spurgeon

👥 Ruth Mtangi Guest May 17, 2017

I’ve bookmarked this page—so many gems here to come back to.

👥 Grace Minja Guest May 15, 2017

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. – James 1:12