No matter how close you are to God, there are seasons when you’re exhausted and weary. We all experience it at some point! During those times, you may feel tempted to give up and quit doing what it is that God has called you to do… and you need a word. If you’ve found yourself in need of bible verses when you feel like giving up, below are 15 verses you can pray, consider, and cling to!
Write them on index cards and carry them with you, write them on your bathroom mirrors, or hang them on your refrigerator as constant reminders that He is with you and will carry you through this dark place. He is faithful!
Bible Verses When You Feel Like Giving Up
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. – Deuteronomy 31:6
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
But you, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. – Psalm 3:3
The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. – Psalm 28:7
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you. – Psalm 55:22
I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only. – Psalm 71:16
Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusteth in Thee. – Isaiah 26:3
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But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. – Isaiah 40:31
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts. – Zechariah 4:6
But the LORD stood with me and gave me strength. – 2 Timothy 4:17
Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of his might. – Ephesians 6:10
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13
He, who began a good work in you, will be faithful to complete it even unto the day of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 1:6
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the LORD, because you know that your labor in the LORD is not in vain. – I Corinthians 15:58
What about you? Have you been blessed by any other bible verses when you feel like giving up?
Two books I’ve found helpful when I’m struggling with burn-out is Ordering Your Private World and also Zeal Without Burnout. The latter is especially helpful for ministry families.
Be blessed today, friend. Let me know how I can best pray for you!
His,
P.S. If you’d like some encouragement in your time with God, be sure to send a “Join Request” to our Women’s Bible Study Facebook Group. We read the bible together each day and it’s so encouraging and uplifting! I know it will bless you!
These verses are such a blessing! Thank you for sharing them. I have written all of them down on note cards to read over and over again and hopefully memorize. These verses have special meaning for me because I did give up 2 years ago, but God is faithful. I survived and am now thriving by the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ. I have followed your blog for years and have been deeply encouraged by you. Thank you for sharing the REFRESHING Word of Jesus Christ on your blog. May you be blessed by the Lord in all that you do!
Oh, Rebecca! How encouraging! I’m glad it was a blessing to you — you have blessed me today! Thank you!
Oooh, I was so glad to see Isaiah 41:10 in there. It’s taped to my computer screen so I see it every work day.