Lack of hope, despair, worry and anxiety have always been a part of life on Earth. But we can find strength, wisdom and guidance from encouraging words in the Bible. No matter what we face - Stress, hopelessness, job loss, relationship conflict, death of a loved one or even a pandemic like COVID-19,  there is always an opportunity to focus on God's promises. May God bless you as you read.
​John 14:27 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.

Isaiah 41:10 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.

1 Peter 1:3-4 He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.

Deuteronomy 31:6 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.

Psalm 27:1 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?
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Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Philippians 3:20 Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
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Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
Proverbs3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defence; he has become my salvation.

Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 

Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.
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Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Isaiah 40:31 But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Psalm 39:7 And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.

Lamentations 3:21-23 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Psalm 46:11 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 31:24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.​

2 Corinthians 12: 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 29:11 May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace.

John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." 

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 118:14 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. 

Titus 2:13 Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ…

Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.

Romans 8:18 The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Revelation 22:12 Behold, I am coming soon.