In the pages of the Bible, strength is not merely a physical attribute but a spiritual virtue that empowers believers to overcome life’s trials and tribulations.
“Be Strong in the Lord” is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, reminding us of the divine wellspring of strength available to those who put their trust in God.
In this article, we will explore a selection of powerful Bible verses that exhort us to draw our strength from the Lord, offering guidance and inspiration for a life rooted in faith and resilience.
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Be Strong In The Lord Bible Verses
1. 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.”
2. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
3. Psalm 28:7
“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.”
4. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
5. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“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.”
6. Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”
7. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
8. Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”
9. 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.”
10. 1 Chronicles 16:11
“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually.”
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11. 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.”
12. 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?”
13. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
14. Psalm 34:17
“When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
15. Romans 8:31
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
16. Psalm 118:6
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
17. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
18. 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.”
19. Psalm 112:7
“He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.”
20. Psalm 31:24
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!”
Be Strong in the Lord As An Encouragement
21. Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”
22. Psalm 18:32
“the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless.”
23. 1 Chronicles 16:11
“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!”
24. 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.”
25. 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 this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'”
26. Psalm 28:7
“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.”
27. 2 Samuel 22:33
“This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless.”
28. Psalm 29:11
“May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!”
29. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
30. 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.”
Biblical Inspiration for Spiritual Strength
31. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
32. Isaiah 40:29
“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.”
33. Romans 15:4
“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.”
34. 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.”
35. Psalm 119:28
“My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!”
36. Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
37. 1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.”
38. Colossians 1:11
“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.”
39. Psalm 119:50
“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”
40. Romans 8:26
“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groaning too deep for words.
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41. Psalm 18:2
“The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
42. Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!”
43. 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.”
44. 2 Samuel 22:31
“This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”
45. Psalm 119:28
“My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!”
46. Psalm 91:2
“I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
47. Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth!”
48. 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.”
49. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
50. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
Conclusion
In the journey life, where challenges and adversity are inevitable, the call to “Be Strong in the Lord” reverberates as a timeless truth.
Through the verses explored in this article, we are reminded that our strength is not found in our own might but in our unwavering trust in God. May these verses serve as a steadfast reminder that, with faith as our foundation, we can indeed be strong in the Lord.
