When you give your life to Jesus, thinking your life will get easier can be easy. The reality is that you are now following a King who was slain on the cross for the sins of the world. If you are to be like him, you will join him in your suffering. Here are 50 bible verses for not giving up when life is hard. These verses remind you time and time again that the word of the Lord is truly the only thing that can soothe pain. Everything else in this world will fail you. Money will let you down, relationships will eventually hurt you, and success never lasts, but the Lord remains forever! Here are 50 Life-Giving Bible Verses for Not Giving Up.
1.Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
2. Isaiah 40:31 – 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.
3. Galatians 6:9 – And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.
4. 2 Corinthians 4:16 – So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
5. Joshua 1:9 – 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.
6. Romans 8:28 – And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
7. Hebrews 12:1-2 – Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder, and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
8. Psalm 37:24 – Though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.
9. 1 Corinthians 15:58 – Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Bible Verses for Not Giving Up When Times Get Hard
10. 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.
11. Romans 5:3-4 – Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.
12. Proverbs 3:5- 6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
13. 2 Timothy 1:7 – For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
14. Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
15. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 – As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.
16. Psalm 27:14 – Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
17. James 1:12 – Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
18. Philippians 1:6 – And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
19. Colossians 1:11 – May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.
Encouraging Bible Verses for Not Giving Up
20. 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.
21. Psalm 55:22 – Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
22. 1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all your anxieties on him because he cares for you.
23. Isaiah 43:2 – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
24. Romans 8:37 – No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
25. Hebrews 10:36 – For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what is promised.
26. 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.
27. Matthew 19:26 – But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
28. Psalm 34:17 – When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
29. Psalm 138:3 – On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.
30. Proverbs 24:10 – If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
Victorious Bible Verses for Not Giving Up
31. 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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
32. Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
33. 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.
34. Isaiah 26:3 – You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
35. Romans 12:12 – Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
36. Psalm 121:1-2 – I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
37. Hebrews 4:16 – Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
38. Isaiah 12:2 – Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.
39. 1 Corinthians 16:13 – Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
40. 1 Peter 1:6-7 – In this, you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
41. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
Bible Verses for Not Giving Up in the Trenches
42. Psalm 9:9-10 – 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.
43. Psalm 31:24 – Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
44. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
45. Proverbs 18:10 – The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
46. Isaiah 30:15 – For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.”
47. Hebrews 13:5-6 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
48. Lamentations 3:22-23 – The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
49. 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?
50. Nehemiah 8:10 – Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine, and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready for.
Kingdom Cards – Bible Memory Cards for Not Giving Up
One of the best things you can do for your spiritual walk is memorize scripture. You never know when you won’t have your phone or Bible handy, but you must be encouraged or know someone who does. When you have the Word ready to go on your mind and heart anytime, it makes a difference. Kingdom Cards have four categories: Key verses, defend the faith, awe of God, and assurance. The 100 verses are designed to give you everything you need to be firm in your faith and not be shaken by anything the world throws at you.
