We often focus on our physical health, but what about our spiritual well-being? The Bible encourages us to nurture our spiritual lives just as much, if not more. With the right spiritual habits and focus, we grow stronger in our walk with God. Here’s a look at Bible verses that offer insight into maintaining good spiritual health.
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Bible Verses About Spiritual Health
Proverbs 17:22 – A cheerful heart is good medicine
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Matthew 11:28-30 – Find rest for your souls in Jesus
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30
Isaiah 40:31 – Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Psalm 139:14 – You 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
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
“I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
James 4:7-8 – Submit to God and resist the devil
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.” – James 4:7-8
Galatians 6:9 – Do not grow weary in doing good
“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
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart
“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
Psalm 23:1-3 – The Lord is my shepherd, he restores my soul
“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” – Psalm 23:1-3
Colossians 3:23-24 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” – Colossians 3:23-24
1 Timothy 4:8 – Physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things
“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” – 1 Timothy 4:8
Psalm 63:1-2 – My soul thirsts for you
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.” – Psalm 63:1-2
2 Corinthians 4:16 – Our inner self is being renewed day by day
“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
Proverbs 4:20-22 – Pay attention to God’s words for they bring life and health
“My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.” – Proverbs 4:20-22
Psalm 34:17-18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:17-18
Matthew 10:29-31 – God cares for every detail of your life
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” – Matthew 10:29-31
Psalm 91:1-2 – Find refuge and rest in the shadow of the Almighty
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” – Psalm 91:1-2
Proverbs 16:24 – Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” – Proverbs 16:24
Jeremiah 29:11 – God has plans to prosper you and give you a future and hope
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Psalm 103:2-5 – God forgives, heals, and restores
“Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” – Psalm 103:2-5
Proverbs 14:30 – A peaceful heart brings life to the body
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30
Psalm 143:8-10 – Lead me on level ground and teach me to do your will
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, LORD, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” – Psalm 143:8-10
Isaiah 26:3 – God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
3 John 1:2 – May you prosper and be in good health
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” – 3 John 1:2
Psalm 46:10 – Be still and know that I am God
“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10
Psalm 27:1 – The Lord is your light and salvation, whom shall you fear
“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
Philippians 4:6-7 – Present your requests to God and experience his peace
“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
John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you
“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
Psalm 42:11 – Put your hope in God, for you will yet praise him
“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 42:11
Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good for those who love God
“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
Psalm 37:7 – Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” – Psalm 37:7
Jeremiah 17:14 – Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed
“Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” – Jeremiah 17:14
Proverbs 18:10 – The name of the Lord is a strong tower
“The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” – Proverbs 18:10
Psalm 91:4 – He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” – Psalm 91:4
Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear, for I am 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
Psalm 103:1-2 – Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits
“Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—” – Psalm 103:1-2
Psalm 91:16 – With long life, I will satisfy him and show him my salvation
“With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” – Psalm 91:16
Psalm 32:8 – I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” – Psalm 32:8
Jeremiah 30:17 – I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD” – Jeremiah 30:17
Psalm 55:22 – Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” – Psalm 55:22
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Isaiah 53:5 – By his wounds, we are healed
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5
Psalm 103:13-14 – As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” – Psalm 103:13-14
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Psalm 34:8 – Taste and see that the Lord is good
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” – Psalm 34:8
Psalm 121:2 – My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth
“My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” – Psalm 121:2
Psalm 37:23-24 – The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him
“The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24