Words of Encouragement from The Bible

During times of trouble, when the waters seem to sweep over us, we can find solace in the words of encouragement from the Bible.

Agonizing events can debilitate one's faith, however, by constantly reminding yourself of the promises of God and clinging to them will help you stand firm even in a fierce storm.We all go through trials and tribulations during our lives.

There's not a single person on earth who has not experienced horrendous situations. However, the difference lies in how we respond to these situations and cope with them. Do we allow these harrowing events to shake our faith or to strengthen it! Romans 8:28 says "in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

So no matter what we go through, rough waters or flames, we will come out victorious because of the one in whom we have placed our trust.

However, during storms in life, when one feels low, one should open the Holy Bible and read the promises and words of encouragement from the Bible. Reading and claiming them will help you get through tough times.

Words of Encouragement from The Bible on Death

Death of a loved one leaves us all in harrowing times. We are left with all sorts of questions as to why God allowed it to happen. We wonder why God took away our dear one, when He knows how precious they were to us. Scores of questions have been asked by bereaved relatives about death and why God allows pain and many men and women of God have tried answering their questions from God's word.

Recently I happened to attend Ravi Zacharias's (Christian apologist and evangelist) meeting, where he shared an anecdote that I don't think I will forget. He spoke of a child who lost her mother and asked her dad 'If Jesus died on the cross for our sins, why did mommy have to die?'

The heartrending question left her father at loss for words. Later when they were driving down, the father noticed a huge truck traveling along side. He noticed the shadow of the truck and asked the little girl to have a look at it.

He then asked her, 'If you were to be run over by either the truck or its shadow, which one would you choose?' The daughter replied, 'the shadow daddy, because the shadow wouldn't hurt'. The father smiled and replied, 'When Jesus died on the cross, the truck of God's judgment went over Him, so the death we go through is only the shadow of death.'

So take heart and find solace in your Savior for He cares for you. Let's hear the words of encouragement from the Bible on death.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
"But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus."

John 5:24-27
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man."

Revelation 14:13
"Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on."

Romans 8:18
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

Romans 14:8
"For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's."

2 Corinthians 4:16-15:8
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Read more on Bible verses about death.

Words of Encouragement for the Anxious and Fearful

Life is like a roller coaster ride, you never know what's next! However, when you sit into the roller coaster seat you have a seat belt that you put on. This seat belt prevents you from falling out of your seat, no matter how fast the ride.

Even during patches where the roller coaster takes you upside down, you remain in your seat. It's because of the belt you've fastened. There are two points to remember here: put on the seat belt and believe it will protect you.

Similarly, put your faith in Jesus Christ and believe He will protect you. Why should you believe He will protect you? Because the Bible tells you so. Let's have a look at what God has to say to us. Read more on encouragement verses from the Bible-Psalms.

Deuteronomy 31:6
"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."

Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

Philippians 4:13
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."

John 14:1
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me."

Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

2 Corinthians 12:9
"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."

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 27:1
"The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?" Read more on encouragement from the Bible.

Words of Encouragement for the One's Who've Slipped

Even after being committed to the Lord, we find ourselves succumbing to temptations. Later we live in guilt for not being able to overcome even after knowing the truth. However, this is what God has to say. He does not want us to live a life of guilt and condemnation. He wants us to repent, ask for His forgiveness and move on. Once we ask for forgiveness He will not remember our sins anymore; it's erased from His memory. How do I know this? His word says so. Let's have a look. Read more on God's encouraging promises.

Psalm 103:12
"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."

Isaiah 1:18
"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool."

Romans 8:1-4
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit."

Philippians 3:13,14
"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"

Romans 8:37
"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."

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Numbers 23:19, "God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?", so dear friends take heart. God can be trusted and you can cling on to his words of encouragement from the Bible. If He has said the flames will not burn you, He means it. Moreover, God will never let you go through more than what you can bear. As my favorite preacher and mentor, PC Verghese says: 'the best of your days are not behind you, but ahead of you!' Have faith in your life jacket, 'Jesus' and you will not drown!
By Priya Johnson
Published: 1/28/2010