Hey there,
Life can be tough. Sometimes it feels like we are running a race we cannot finish. I’ve been there — facing challenges that seemed too big to handle. During those times, these Bible verses gave me courage and strength. They reminded me that God is with me, helping me keep going.
As you read, pause and reflect: which verse speaks to your heart today?
Strength from God
God gives us strength when we feel weak and weary.
1, Isaiah 40:31 – 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.
When was the last time you felt renewed strength after trusting God?
2, Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
How can you trust God today to give you strength in your challenges?
3, Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
What task or struggle can you give to God’s strength today?
4, Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Where do you need God’s power in your life right now?
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6, Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.”
How can you encourage your heart to stay strong today?
Faith in Action
Perseverance comes when we act in faith, trusting God even when it’s hard.
7, Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
What good thing in your life can you keep doing, trusting God for the results?
8, Philippians 3:14 – “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
What goal is God calling you to press on toward today?
9, James 1:2-3 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
How can you find joy even in your struggles?
10, Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
What can you let go of so you can run your race with faith?
11, Psalm 34:19 – “The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.”
How has God delivered you in the past, and how can that encourage you today?
Hope and Perseverance
These verses remind us that God’s promises give hope and help us keep going.
12, Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
How can waiting on God give you courage today?
13, Jeremiah 29:11 – “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.”
How can you trust God’s plan in your current situation?
14, Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Where do you need courage and God’s presence today?
15, Psalm 37:5-6– “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”
What step of trust can you take with God right now?
16, Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
What challenge can you give to God today instead of trying to handle it alone?
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18, Matthew 24:13 – But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
How can you stay firm in faith even when it’s hard?
19, 1 Corinthians 10:13 – 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.
What situation can you trust God to help you endure?
20, 2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
How can you finish your race with faith today?
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Conclusion
Perseverance is not about never facing challenges — it’s about keeping going with God’s strength, faith, and hope.
Try this today: pick one verse that speaks to you. Write it on a note, place it somewhere visible, and read it each morning. Pray it aloud and let it encourage you through your day.
Bonus tip: Keep a “perseverance log” in a journal. Write down the times you trusted God in difficult situations and how He helped you. Looking back at these moments will encourage you to keep going, even when challenges feel heavy.
Every step, every act of faith, every moment of courage matters. God is with you, helping you move forward.
Bible verses quoted from the New International Version (NIV). Copyright © Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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