53+ Bible Verses About Being Strong and Courageous - Joshua 1:9

In the tumultuous times we face today, it's essential to hold tight to our faith and gather strength and courage from the Holy Bible. With a total of 56 Bible verses and 7 Christian quotes, this comprehensive guide will light your path in the darkness. The verses and quotes have been meticulously chosen to inspire and empower you to stand firm in your faith, facing life's challenges head-on, anchored by the Word of God.

As you delve into the scriptures and quotes included in this article, allow them to seep into your heart and soul, infusing you with the strength and courage necessary to face any obstacle. May these verses from the King James Version (KJV) and enlightening Christian quotes bolster your spirit, encouraging you to continue on your journey with renewed vigor and unwavering courage. Let's embark on this spiritual journey together.

Joshua 1:9

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

- Joshua 1:9

Trusting in God’s Plan

"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."

- Psalm 56:3

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him."

- Psalm 28:7

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man."

- Psalm 118:8

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

- Isaiah 26:3

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

- Proverbs 3:5

"Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established."

- Proverbs 16:3

"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?"

- Psalm 118:6

Finding Strength in God

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

- Psalm 27:1

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

- Philippians 4:13

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

- Isaiah 40:31

"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."

- Isaiah 40:29

"My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."

- Psalm 73:26

"The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places."

- Habakkuk 3:19

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

- 2 Timothy 1:7

Embracing Courage

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

- Deuteronomy 31:6

"Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord."

- Psalm 27:14

"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord."

- Psalm 31:24

"And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened."

- Daniel 10:19

"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong."

- 1 Corinthians 16:13

"As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him."

- Psalm 18:30

Seeking God’s Guidance

"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

- Proverbs 3:6

"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."

- Psalm 32:8

"For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death."

- Psalm 48:14

"Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory."

- Psalm 73:24

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way."

- Psalm 37:23

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

- Proverbs 3:5-6

"And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not."

- Isaiah 58:11

Experiencing God’s Peace

"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

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

- Isaiah 26:3

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

- Philippians 4:7

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

- Colossians 3:15

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety."

- Psalm 4:8

"Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them."

- Psalm 119:165

"Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all."

- 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Faith in Difficult Times

"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

- Hebrews 11:6

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

- Romans 8:28

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

- Psalm 23:4

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

- Romans 8:18

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

- Psalm 27:1

"Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is."

- Jeremiah 17:7

"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

- Ephesians 6:13

Love and Compassion

"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."

- John 13:34

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith."

- Galatians 5:22

"And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."

- 1 Peter 4:8

"And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment."

- Mark 12:30

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

- Romans 5:8

"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God."

- 1 John 4:7

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

- John 15:13

Patience and Perseverance

"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."

- James 1:4

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

- Galatians 6:9

"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass."

- Psalm 37:7

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."

- James 1:2-3

"For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise."

- Hebrews 10:36

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

- Isaiah 40:31

"Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain."

- James 5:7

Christian Quotes

"God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile."

- Max Lucado

"Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them."

- Elisabeth Elliot

"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength."

- Corrie ten Boom

"He said 'Love...as I have loved you.' We cannot love too much."

- Amy Carmichael

"Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter."

- Francis Chan

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."

- C.S. Lewis

"Christ literally walked in our shoes."

- Tim Keller

Conclusion

In the journey of life, being strong and courageous is not an option, but a necessity. With the assurance of God's word, we are equipped to face any challenge with confidence and hope. The Bible verses and quotes shared in this article are rays of light, guiding us on the path of resilience, faith, and unwavering strength. These words remind us that with God, all things are possible, reinforcing our spirit with enduring faith and fortitude.

"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord."

- Psalm 31:24

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

- Philippians 4:13

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

- Deuteronomy 31:6