Bible Verses For When You Feel Discouraged

Have you been hurt by disappointment or the struggles of this life? I know you are here because you are searching for hope and longing to hear God’s voice during a difficult season. If your heart is heavy today, I want to share these bible verses for when you feel discouraged to help remind you of Gods words during difficult times, and to bring you comfort through His word. 

I hope these truths bring peace to your soul, mind, and body. No matter what you are currently facing, know that God is only a prayer away. It is through prayer, seeking Him, and even fasting that we truly hear from Him. Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. God sees your struggle and your disappointment.

I have compiled the following Bible verses for you. To follow along, simply play the audio below and read as you listen. May you find comfort in His promises today.

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord  hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

 Cast your burden on the Lord,
 and he will sustain you;
he will never permit
 the righteous to be moved.

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

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.

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

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.

Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,

and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

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.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

 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.

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.”

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

If you are struggling to find the words, feel free to pray this prayer along with me:

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for today, I come to you in prayer because my heart is heavy, and I ask You to help bring peace to my life. Help me to walk according to Your commandments and to love, seek, and honor You and Your Son, Yeshua.

You hear the prayers of those who do not forsake Your Torah. Have mercy on me when I fall short; may Yeshua guide me into all truth.

I humbly come before you to restore my soul and let these dry bones come alive. Comfort me today in Your lovingkindness. You are slow to anger and full of compassion. Let my ears hear Your truth, let my eyes see Your glory, and let my feet run to safety under the shadow of Your wing. Amen.