8 Bible Verses About Discouragement
When courage runs out, Scripture does not offer a pep talk - it offers a presence. "The LORD your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). These verses meet discouragement with God's nearness and his call to take heart again.
Have I not given you this command? Be strong and courageous. Do not tremble with fear or lose heart, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not glance about in alarm, for I am your God. I give you strength; yes, I bring you help; yes, I hold you up with my right hand, the hand of my righteousness.
We must not tire of doing good. When the right time comes we will bring in the harvest, as long as we do not slacken.
Why are you bent so low, my soul? Why this unrest inside me? Wait for God in hope; I will give him thanks again, the one who saves me, my God.
So we do not give up. Our outer self may be decaying, but our inner self is being made new day after day. Our troubles are light and last only a moment, and they are bringing about for us an eternal glory, weighty beyond all measure.
Stand firm and be brave in heart, all of you who put your hope in the LORD.
But those who wait for the LORD will take on fresh strength. They will climb high on outspread wings like eagles. They will run and not wear out; they will walk and not tire.
The LORD himself goes ahead of you, and he will be with you. He will not let you go or abandon you. Do not be afraid or lose heart.”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about discouragement?
The Bible answers discouragement with God’s presence: “Be strong and courageous … for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). We do not lose heart, because God renews us inwardly day by day (2 Corinthians 4:16).
Which Bible verses help with discouragement?
Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10, Galatians 6:9, and Psalm 42:11 are among the most encouraging. They meet a downcast heart with God’s nearness and his call to take courage again.
How can I not lose heart when I’m discouraged?
Galatians 6:9 says, “We must not tire of doing good. When the right time comes we will bring in the harvest, as long as we do not slacken.” Discouragement often comes just before the harvest; God’s promise is a reason to keep going.