LIBERTY UNIVERSITY JOHN W. RAWLINGS SCHOOL OF DIVINITY
Bible Verses for Encouragement during Christian counselling
A Paper Submitted to
the Faculty of the School of Divinity
in Candidacy for the Degree of
Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership (Ed. D) Department of Christian Leadership and
Church Ministries
By
Mary Gracias
Lynchburg, Virginia
10/2022
We all need to be lifted up and encouraged at times and the Bible is a great source for
encouragement. The Bible is the living word of God and feeds us through the promises of God
found in scripture. I have listed some of my favorite Bible verses for encouragement. These
verses have lifted my spirit in times of need and I hope they do the same for you. Please also
consider a deeper study of the Bible by looking up these verses and reading the context they
come from. I pray these great scripture quotes are encouraging for you today!
Strength Quotes for Encouragement
The Bible is full of strength scriptures to live by. These passages will bring many
encouraging thoughts to your day.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is
the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Isaiah 41:10 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.
Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will
rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud
singing.
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is
faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will
also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our
inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an
eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to
the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are
unseen are eternal.
Comfort And Encouragement Bible Verses
There are times in everyone’s life when we need encouragement and comfort. The Bible is
great for this type of need also.
Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not
leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Psalm 9:9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And
those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who
seek you.
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never
permit the righteous to be moved.
Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls.
Peace Scripture Quotes For Encouragement
How great is it to open the Bible and read words from the Prince of Peace giving us quotes
to live by.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give
to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you
will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Romans 8:6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life
and peace.
Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:15 and let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were
called in one body. And be thankful.
Encouragement through God’s Promises
The promises that come in God’s word are sure to encourage you in your walk with Christ
today.
The Promise of Eternal Life
John 6:47 truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.
God’s Faithful
Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who
keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a
thousand generations
God promises To Guide Us
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with
my eye upon you.
All Scripture Is Inspired From God- The Bible Is The True Word Of God
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for
reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be
competent, equipped for every good work.
God Hears Our Prayers
1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything
according to his will he hears us.
Resources
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version
