36 Powerful Bible Verses about Strength

We all face challenges and difficulties that can test our strength and resilience. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of ourselves at times, but the good news is that we have a source of strength that is unshakable and unwavering - our faith in God.

Throughout the Bible, there are countless passages that remind us of God's strength and power, and how we can tap into it to find the courage and fortitude we need to face whatever comes our way. Here are just a few of the many Bible Verses about strength that can help us to draw on God's strength in our own lives:

Psalm 46:1 - "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

Isaiah 40:29 - "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."

Ephesians 6:10 - "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."

These verses remind us that no matter how weak we may feel, God is always with us, providing us with the strength and support we need to endure and overcome any obstacle. When we turn to Him and trust in His power, we can find the courage and determination to face the challenges that comes our way. So let us hold fast to our faith and trust in God's strength, knowing that with God, all things are possible.

Exodus 15:2

The LORD is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

1 Samuel 2:4

The bows of the mighty men are broken, And those who stumbled are girded with strength.

2 Samuel 22:33

God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect.

1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

2 Chronicles 14:11

And Asa cried out to the LORD his God, and said, “LORD, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O LORD our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!”

Nehemiah 8:10

Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Psalm 18:32

It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect.

Psalm 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Psalm 73:26

My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 84:5

Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, Whose heart is set on pilgrimage.

Psalm 91:2

I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait on 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 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 45:24

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song; He also has become my salvation.

Jeremiah 17:7

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD.

Matthew 11:28-30

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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Mark 12:30

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

John 15:5

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

Romans 8:37

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

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.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Colossians 1:11

May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.

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.

Hebrews 13:5-6

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.

1 John 4:4

Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

Revelation 3:8

I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

Prayers for Strength

Lord, my Strength and my Refuge,

In this moment, I come before You, recognizing my need for Your divine strength. The challenges I face seem overwhelming, and I confess that in my own power, I am inadequate.

I am reminded of Your words in Isaiah, where You promise to give strength to the weary and increase the power of the weak. I claim that promise now, Lord. I ask that You infuse my spirit with Your strength, enabling me to withstand the trials that loom large.

Help me to shed every burden that weighs me down, to untangle myself from the snares of sin and doubt. As I navigate this difficult season, remind me of the great cloud of witnesses cheering me on, inspiring me to persevere.

Teach me, Lord, to rely not on my understanding but to trust in You wholeheartedly. In my weakness, may Your strength be made perfect. I surrender my fears, my anxieties, and my limitations to You.

Guide my steps, Lord. Help me to run this race with endurance, with unwavering faith in Your promises. Even when the path gets steep, may I keep pressing forward, confident in Your strength that carries me.

Thank You for Your faithfulness, Lord. Thank You that You never leave me nor forsake me. Even in the valley, even in the storm, You are with me. Your strength is my comfort and my peace.

In Jesus' Name, I pray, Amen.