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.
"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. 🙏❤️🕊️
Kassim (Guest) on January 7, 2018
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. – Isaiah 26:3
Michael Mboya (Guest) on January 4, 2018
Be still and know that I am God. – Psalm 46:10
Abubakari (Guest) on December 25, 2017
Such a positive message! 🌞
Kenneth Murithi (Guest) on December 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) on December 21, 2017
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
Nashon (Guest) on December 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) on December 13, 2017
God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supplies. – Hudson Taylor
Sharifa (Guest) on December 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) on December 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) on December 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) on November 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) on November 28, 2017
God's mercies are new every morning
Simon Kiprono (Guest) on November 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) on November 26, 2017
Inspiring words, thank you! 🙏✨
Rahim (Guest) on November 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) on November 23, 2017
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. – Hebrews 4:12
Mwalimu (Guest) on November 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) on November 15, 2017
Faith does not eliminate questions, but faith knows where to take them. – Elisabeth Elliot
Nassar (Guest) on November 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) on November 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) on November 7, 2017
Faith is not seeing miracles but knowing God’s power and presence in your life. – Unknown
Paul Ndomba (Guest) on November 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) on October 23, 2017
Faith will carry you through storms, but not without getting wet. – Anonymous
Alice Mwikali (Guest) on October 23, 2017
This quote is a reminder of how powerful words can be.
Henry Mollel (Guest) on October 23, 2017
Very motivating and powerful!
David Sokoine (Guest) on October 20, 2017
Faith is trusting God when you have unanswered questions. – Joel Osteen
Fikiri (Guest) on October 17, 2017
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. – 1 Chronicles 16:11
Peter Mugendi (Guest) on October 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) on October 10, 2017
You always post exactly what I need to hear. This one really spoke to me!
Rabia (Guest) on October 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) on September 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) on September 20, 2017
Just what I needed to hear today! Your quotes are always so inspiring.
Tabu (Guest) on September 15, 2017
We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. – Martin Luther
Andrew Mahiga (Guest) on September 11, 2017
There is hope for a future, for God knows the plans He has for you
John Lissu (Guest) on September 4, 2017
Faith is the light that guides you through darkness. – Unknown
Khamis (Guest) on August 20, 2017
Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. – Anonymous
Elizabeth Mtei (Guest) on August 7, 2017
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. – Revelation 22:21
Habiba (Guest) on August 2, 2017
Faith is trusting that God’s plans are greater than your dreams. – Unknown
Chris Okello (Guest) on July 29, 2017
Keep the faith!
Martin Otieno (Guest) on July 27, 2017
I needed this reminder today. 💭
Grace Majaliwa (Guest) on July 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) on July 23, 2017
Such great wisdom in few words! 🧠
Warda (Guest) on July 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) on July 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) on July 21, 2017
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. – Nahum 1:7
Nancy Kawawa (Guest) on July 18, 2017
This one really motivates me! 💪
Mary Kidata (Guest) on July 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) on July 5, 2017
Faith makes things possible, not easy. – Unknown
Samson Mahiga (Guest) on June 21, 2017
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. – Matthew 18:20
Biashara (Guest) on June 18, 2017
I can’t believe how much this quote resonates with my current situation.
Rahim (Guest) on June 13, 2017
Timely reminder, thank you!
Elizabeth Mtei (Guest) on June 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) on June 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) on May 30, 2017
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10
James Kawawa (Guest) on May 17, 2017
It is not our faith but God’s faithfulness that makes all things possible. – Charles Spurgeon
Ruth Mtangi (Guest) on May 17, 2017
I’ve bookmarked this page—so many gems here to come back to.
Grace Minja (Guest) on 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
Mwalimu (Guest) on May 7, 2017
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1
Lucy Kimotho (Guest) on May 3, 2017
He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. – 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Arifa (Guest) on April 12, 2017
This quote lifted my spirits! 🌈