“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Bible Verses About Being Brave
Psalm 27:14 – Waiting for the Lord gives you strength and courage.
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting in God instills courage in us.
“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
Isaiah 41:10 – God reassures us not to fear.
“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
2 Timothy 1:7 – We are empowered by God.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Psalm 56:3 – Trust in God when we feel afraid.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” – Psalm 56:3
John 16:33 – Jesus promises peace in struggles.
“In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Psalm 31:24 – Encouragement to stay strong.
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” – Psalm 31:24
Romans 8:31 – With God, we can be brave.
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31
Joshua 10:25 – God is with us in battles.
“Joshua said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.’” – Joshua 10:25
Matthew 14:27 – Jesus’ words bring peace.
“But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.'” – Matthew 14:27
1 Corinthians 16:13 – Standing firm in faith.
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13
Hebrews 13:6 – The Lord helps us be brave.
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'” – Hebrews 13:6
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage each other.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Deuteronomy 31:6 – God will never leave us.
“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
Hebrews 4:16 – Approach God’s throne boldly.
“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 4:16
Isaiah 54:4 – Fearlessness in the future.
“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.” – Isaiah 54:4
Psalm 119:165 – Great peace for those who love God’s law.
“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” – Psalm 119:165
Job 11:18 – Having hope brings courage.
“You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety.” – Job 11:18
Ecclesiastes 3:7 – A time for courage as well as fear.
“A time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak.” – Ecclesiastes 3:7
Zechariah 10:12 – God strengthens us.
“I will strengthen them in the Lord and in his name they will live securely,” declares the Lord.” – Zechariah 10:12
Matthew 5:14 – We are a light in the dark.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
Philippians 4:13 – We can do all things.
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
Job 22:29 – God will help us when we are down.
“When people are cast down and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the humble person.” – Job 22:29
Colossians 3:23 – Work with heart and strength.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23
Psalm 34:4 – We can seek the Lord for help.
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4
Luke 1:37 – No word of God will ever fail.
“For no word from God will ever fail.” – Luke 1:37
Proverbs 28:1 – The righteous are as bold as a lion.
“The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” – Proverbs 28:1
Mark 5:36 – Don’t be afraid, only believe.
“Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.'” – Mark 5:36
Isaiah 12:2 – God is my salvation.
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” – Isaiah 12:2
Luke 12:32 – God is pleased to give us the Kingdom.
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32
Malachi 3:6 – God never changes.
“I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.” – Malachi 3:6
Final Thoughts
When we face challenges, it’s vital to remember that we are encouraged to stand strong and courageous. The scriptures urge us not to let fear control our lives but to trust in God. By leaning on His wisdom and strength, we can conquer our fears and be the brave people we are called to be. Together, we can lift each other up, rejoicing in God’s promises and knowing that He walks with us in every step of our journey.
In a world where trials may seem overwhelming, let us remember to inspire and uplift one another. We have countless spiritual resources at our disposal, so stay grounded in prayer and look forward to the hope we have. Check out more Bible passages about Jesus’ sacrifice or explore the importance of perseverance. May we continue to be a light in every situation!
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