Vulnerability can feel risky, but it leads to deeper connection and trust in God. Today, we’ll see what the Bible says about being open and honest in our relationships.
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Bible Verses About Vulnerability
Psalm 34:18 – God comforts the brokenhearted
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
2 Corinthians 12:9 – His grace is sufficient for our weaknesses
“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 about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
James 4:10 – Humility attracts God’s presence
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast your anxieties on Him
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear, for He is with you
“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.” – Isaiah 41:10
Matthew 11:28 – Find rest in Him
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Romans 8:26 – The Spirit helps us in our weakness
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” – Romans 8:26
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting the Lord in uncertainty
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Philippians 4:6-7 – Present your requests to God
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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
2 Timothy 1:7 – God gives us courage
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Hebrews 4:15-16 – Approach the throne of grace
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weakness, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” – Hebrews 4:15-16
Psalm 55:22 – The Lord sustains the humble
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” – Psalm 55:22
John 16:33 – Take heart, He has overcome the world
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Romans 12:15 – Rejoice and mourn together
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15
Proverbs 17:17 – A friend loves at all times
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – There is a time for everything
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1
Colossians 3:12 – Clothe yourselves with compassion
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
Acts 17:26 – We are all made from one blood
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” – Acts 17:26
Isaiah 53:4 – He bore our sorrows
“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.” – Isaiah 53:4
Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those who mourn
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
Luke 12:22-23 – Life is more than material things
“Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.’” – Luke 12:22-23
Galatians 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2
Isaiah 40:29 – He gives strength to the weary
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29
Job 30:20 – In vulnerability, we seek God
“I cry out to you, God, but you do not answer; I stand up, but you merely look at me.” – Job 30:20
Psalm 139:14 – We are fearfully and wonderfully made
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:14
Romans 5:3-4 – Suffering produces perseverance
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4
Matthew 26:38 – Jesus’ vulnerable state in Gethsemane
“Then he said to them, ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.’” – Matthew 26:38
Psalm 42:5 – Hope in God during distress
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” – Psalm 42:5
Kairos 1:17 – He heals the brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Kairos 1:17
Philippians 3:13-14 – Move forward in vulnerability
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” – Philippians 3:13-14
Psalm 147:3 – The Lord restores the crushed
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
John 14:27 – Peace in times of trouble
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27