Several passages in the Bible urge us to “make every effort” or “press on.” There are numerous verses in the Bible that tell us to keep going even when the going gets tough. Below are 85 verses that encourage readers to persevere:
You seem depressed, don’t you? Do you feel like you’re always losing? Have you repeatedly failed to achieve your objectives? Here are some encouraging words from the Bible to help you press on. Read this article for more explanation. Scriptures on Perseverance and Hope
I was fatigued after the long day, but there was a lot to be done. There was clearly something wrong with me. There was obviously a problem. However, all I heard was, “Keep moving ahead!” from others surrounding me. Everything is going to work out. Your life is part of God’s plan. I had no idea that God was going to use that terrible storm to teach me anything.
Bible Verses About Keep Going
The Bible has a lot to say about perseverance and how to keep going in the face of adversity. There are many examples of people who persevered through trials, tribulations, and tests in their lives. Here are a few examples:
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
“O ye of little faith.” – Matthew 8:26-27
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” – Malachi 4:2
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalms 46:10
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven where no thief comes near nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:32-34)
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16)
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed – always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-10)
- “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
- “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
- “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6).
- “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:7).
- “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16).
- “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41)
- “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9)
- “My God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
- “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
- “Be strong and courageous!” Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
- “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2
“Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” Harriet Beecher Stowe
“Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.” Earl Nightingale
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
When life is hard, it can be easy to give up. But the Bible has plenty of verses that will help you keep going through the tough stuff.
- “Do not be downcast just because of your suffering, for the Lord has said, ‘I will show him how much he must suffer for My name’s sake.’” (2 Timothy 3:12)
- “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you; instead, rejoice according to our success in overcoming it.” (1 Peter 4:12)
- “When I am weak, then I am strong, because Christ’s power lives in me in my inner self.” (2 Corinthians 12:10)
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Philippians 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
Bible Verses About Staying Strong And Not Giving Up
God loves you. He loves you so much that He wants to give you the strength and courage to endure every trial and temptation. You can be strong and not give up on Him.
Here are some Bible verses to inspire you when life gets hard:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, take it as an opportunity for the devil.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
- “When you are going through deep waters, I will be with you.” – Isaiah 43:2
- “For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members.” – Romans 7:22-23
- “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
- “How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.” – Psalm 119:9
- “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39
- “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13
- “My eyes shed streams of tears because people do not keep your word.” – Jeremiah
God is our strength and our refuge. He is a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
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? (Psalm 27:1)
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure. For You will not leave my soul among the dead or allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence (Psalm 16:8-11).
- “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” —Philippians 4:13
- “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?” —Psalm 27:1
- “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” —Psalm 28:7
- “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.” —Romans 8:28
- “For you were straying like sheep; but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” —1 Peter 2:25
- “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” —Philippians 1:21
- “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on You!” —Isaiah 26:3
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to throw away stones, And a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time for seeking, And a time for losing;
A time for keeping silence, And a time for speaking;
A time for love, And a time for hating;
A time for war, And a time for peace.
Bible Verses About Constant Growth
Growth is an important part of life. We grow physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. But we must be careful not to become stagnant or stuck in our growth.
Here are some Bible verses about constant growth:
“The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NASB
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless.” Psalm 18:30 ESV
“The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The precepts of the LORD are right, making glad the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.” Psalm 19:7-8 ESV
“And Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone.'” Mark 10:18 NKJV
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
The Bible is full of passages that speak to the importance of growth. God wants us to be growing in our faith (2 Peter 3:18) and he wants us to grow in our knowledge of him (Colossians 1:10). Here are a few other Bible verses about growth that you can use as reminders to keep growing in Christ:
1 John 2:28-29 – “And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.”
2 Peter 3:18 – “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
Psalm 91:4 – “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:”
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
2 Timothy 2:21
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”-Philippians 4:13
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”-Philippians 4:6
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.”-Colossians 3:17
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”-2 Thessalonians 3:3
As long as you are growing, you are living.
- John Henry Jowett
As long as we live, we learn.
- John Henry Jowett
A man’s growth is seen in the successive choirs of his friends. A friend is one who knows us, but loves us. – Elbert Hubbard
The great do not grow greater by saving, the small do not grow smaller by spending; the one grows greater by being unselfish and openhanded, the other by being selfish and closefisted; both lose their power for good when they lose their faith in others. – Arthur Brisbane
The secret of happiness is to enjoy what you have got. It’s a mistake to want too much. – Sydney Smith
This day I will marry my friend, and I will give him a receiving set of knives and forks made out of wood that has been blessed by The Most Reverend The Right Reverend Bishop James Chrysostom Yankovich at St. George’s Cathedral in Detroit Michigan on Sunday April 20th 1932 at 12:30 Pm sharp – Anonymous