A new year can often mean a new start. With these new starts can come a lot of fear and apprehension about change. Through Scripture, we can find the courage God so desires for us and face the trials and challenges life throws our way.
Here are some favorite Bible verses to turn to when you need strength and courage.
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 [NIV]
“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
– Matthew 10:26 [ESV]
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
– Ephesians 6:10 [KJV]
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
– Psalm 23:4 [NIV]
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
– 1 John 4:18 [NKJV]
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. “All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
– Isaiah 41:10-13 [NIV]
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
– John 14:27 [KJV]
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
– 1 Corinthians 15:58 [NLT]
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
– 2 Timothy 1:7 [NKJV]
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 [NIV]
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
– Psalm 27:14 [ESV]
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
– 1 Corinthians 16:13 [NKJV]
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 [NIV]
Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.
– 1 Chronicles 28:20 [ESV]
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?
– Psalm 56:3-4 [NLT]
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
– Hebrews 13:5 [NIV]
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
– Romans 8:28 [NLT]
Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
– Mark 5:36 [NIV]
