Motivational Bible Verses - Whenever we feel weak or discouraged, let us return to scripture for motivation and support. Here we have gathered our favorite motivational Bible verses to lift your spirits and inspire your faith!
Discover the top motivational Bible verses for faith, love, courage, joy, and devotion to God in this collection of topical scriptures. May these Bible quotes encourage you to trust in God and be grateful for the blessing of life. Be inspired by the Word of God, and give thanks for the glory of the Lord!
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Table of Contents
- Motivational Bible Verses for Faith
- Motivational Bible Verses for Love
- Motivational Bible Verses for Courage
- Motivational Bible Verses for Joy
- Motivational Bible Verses for Devotion to God
Motivational Bible Verses for Faith
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ~ Hebrews 11:1
And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. ~ Mark 11:22-24
You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! ~ James 2:19
For nothing will be impossible with God. ~ Luke 1:37
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. ~ Proverbs 3:5-6
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. ~ Hebrews 11:6
Motivational Bible Verses for Love
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony ~ Colossians 3:14
Let all that you do be done in love. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:14
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. ~ 1 John 4:8
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. ~ 1 Peter 4:8
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” ~ John 13:34-35
Motivational Bible Verses for Courage
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. ~ 2 Timothy 1:7
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” ~ Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” ~ Deuteronomy 31:6
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! ~ Psalm 27:14
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. ~ Proverbs 28:1
Motivational Bible Verses for Joy
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. ~ Romans 12:12
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, ~ James 1:2
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. ~ Philippians 4:4
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. ~ John 16:24
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ~ Proverbs 17:22
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. ~ Romans 15:13
Motivational Bible Verses for Devotion to God
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” ~ Hebrews 13:5
No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” ~ Luke 16:13
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. ~ 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. ~ Philippians 4:8-9
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ~ Colossians 3:1
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. ~ James 1:19-20
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. ~ 2 Timothy 2:15