Story Summary

In the book of Esther, the Jewish people faced destruction because of an evil plot by Haman, a powerful official in King Xerxes’ court. Haman convinced the king to issue a decree that all Jews be killed.

Esther, a Jewish woman who had become queen, learned of the plan through her cousin Mordecai. He urged her to speak to the king, saying: “Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14, NIV).

Though approaching the king without invitation could cost her life, Esther chose to act. She asked the Jewish people to fast and pray with her for three days. Then she went before the king, who welcomed her.

Esther invited the king and Haman to two banquets. At the second banquet, she revealed that she was Jewish and that Haman had plotted to kill her people. The king became furious and ordered Haman executed. Through Esther’s bravery, the Jews were spared, and God’s people were preserved.

Courage in the Face of Fear

Esther risked her life by going before the king, yet her faith and courage saved a nation. Her story reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear but choosing to trust God in the middle of it.

God’s Hand in Every Detail

Even though God’s name is not mentioned in the book of Esther, His hand is visible in every detail. From Esther becoming queen to the timing of her requests, God orchestrated events to protect His people.

Jesus, Our Greater Deliverer

Just as Esther interceded for her people, Jesus intercedes for us. Through His sacrifice, He delivered us from sin and death, securing eternal salvation.

“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” — Hebrews 7:25 (NIV)

Closing Encouragement

The story of Esther reminds us that God has placed us where we are for a purpose. No matter how small or unprepared we feel, He can use our faith and obedience to make a difference. Trust Him, and remember—you may be right where you are “for such a time as this.”

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Bible Verses About God Being With Us In Hard Times

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 23:4 – “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 34:17-18 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

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.”

Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

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.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble, with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

Hebrews 13:5 – “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

Psalm 91:15 – “He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

2 Timothy 4:17 – “But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.”

1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Isaiah 54:10 – “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

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.”

Revelation 21:4 – “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’”

These verses offer encouragement and assurance that God remains with us through every trial and difficulty, providing comfort, strength, and hope.

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Bible Verses With Strength

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

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.”

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 about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

Psalm 18:32 – “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”

Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

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.”

Joshua 1:9 – “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.”

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Bible Verses About God Being With You

Genesis 28:15 – “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Exodus 3:12 – “And God said, ‘I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.’”

Exodus 33:14 – “The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’”

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.”

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.”

Psalm 23:4 – “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 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

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.”

Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

Matthew 28:20 – “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

John 14:16-17 – “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”

Acts 18:10 – “For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

2 Corinthians 1:22 – “Set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.”

Hebrews 13:5 – “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Psalm 139:7 – “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?”

Isaiah 54:10 – “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”

Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Revelation 21:3 – “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.’”

These verses reassure us of God’s constant presence and His promise to be with us through all circumstances.

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KJV Bible Verses About Strength

Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Isaiah 40:31 – 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.

Psalm 28:7 – 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.

2 Corinthians 12:9 – And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Nehemiah 8:10 – Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

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

Exodus 15:2 – The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

Isaiah 12:2 – Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Psalm 18:32 – It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

Psalm 31:24 – Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Colossians 1:11 – Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

Psalm 19:14 – Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

Psalm 68:35 – O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

Isaiah 41:10 – Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Psalm 29:11 – The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

Romans 15:13 – Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

1 Chronicles 16:11 – Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

Isaiah 35:3 – Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

These verses provide encouragement and reminders of the strength that comes from faith in God.

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Inspirational Bible Verses About Strength

Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Isaiah 40:31 – 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.

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

Nehemiah 8:10 – Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Exodus 15:2 – The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

Isaiah 41:10 – Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

2 Corinthians 12:9 – And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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.

Deuteronomy 31:6 – 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.

Psalm 27:1 – 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 28:7-8 – 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. The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

2 Timothy 1:7 – For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Habakkuk 3:19 – 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.

Psalm 18:32 – It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

Isaiah 12:2 – Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

1 Chronicles 16:11 – Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

1 Peter 5:10 – But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Proverbs 18:10 – The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Isaiah 40:29 – He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

Zechariah 4:6 – Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.

Psalm 118:14 – The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

2 Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

Isaiah 43:2 – When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Psalm 31:24 – Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

Deuteronomy 20:4 – For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

1 Corinthians 16:13 – Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Psalm 18:1-2 – I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Isaiah 33:2 – O Lord, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.

2 Samuel 22:33 – God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.

Mark 12:30 – 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.

Psalm 59:17 – Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.

Isaiah 26:4 – Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.

Proverbs 31:25 – Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Philippians 1:6 – Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Exodus 33:14 – And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

Romans 8:37 – Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

1 Corinthians 10:13 – There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Psalm 22:19 – But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

Psalm 138:3 – In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

2 Chronicles 15:7 – Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.

Psalm 18:39 – For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.

Joel 3:10 – Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong.

Romans 8:31 – What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Psalm 144:1 – Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.

1 Chronicles 29:12 – Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

Jeremiah 32:17 – Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee.

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Esther Bible Verses About Strength

Esther 4:14 – “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Mordecai’s words to Esther emphasize her strength and the importance of her role in a critical moment.

Esther 4:16 – “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

Esther’s determination to act courageously despite the risk shows her inner strength and resolve.

Esther 5:1-2 – “On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter.”

Esther’s bold approach to the king, despite the risk of death, demonstrates her strength and bravery.

Esther 5:4 – “‘If it pleases the king,’ replied Esther, ‘let the king, together with Haman, come today to a banquet I have prepared for him.’”

Esther’s strategic planning and confidence in handling the situation show her strength and wisdom.

Esther 7:3 – “Then Queen Esther answered, ‘If I have found favor with you, your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request.'”

Esther’s direct plea to the king demonstrates her courage and strength in advocating for her people.

Esther 8:5 – “And said, ‘If it pleases the king and if he regards me with favor and thinks it is the right thing to do, and if he is pleased with me, let an order be written overturning the dispatches that Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, devised and wrote to destroy the Jews in all the king’s provinces.'”

Esther’s boldness in seeking a reversal of Haman’s decree illustrates her courage and strength in standing up for her people.

Esther 9:22 – “As the days on which the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month that had been turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and gifts to the poor.”

This verse reflects the outcome of Esther’s courageous actions and her strength in leading the Jews to a time of joy and celebration.

These verses from the book of Esther highlight the themes of courage, strategic strength, and the profound impact of standing firm in one’s convictions.

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Bible Verses

Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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.

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.

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.

Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

2 Samuel 22:33 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

Isaiah 41:13 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.

Exodus 15:2 “The Lord is my strength and my defence; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Habakkuk 3:19 The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.

Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Zechariah 4:6 ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.

Jeremiah 29:11-12 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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Nehemiah 8:10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.

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NKJV Bible Verses about Strength

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who wait on 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 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”

Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

Psalm 18:32 – “It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect.”

Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.”

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Exodus 15:2 – “The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.”

Habakkuk 3:19 – “The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills.”

1 Chronicles 16:11 – “Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore!”

Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”

Psalm 59:16 – “But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

Psalm 118:14 – “The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.”

Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Psalm 27:1 – “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 62:7 – “In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God.”

Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.”

2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”

1 Peter 5:10 – “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”

Isaiah 12:2 – “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.'”

Colossians 1:11 – “Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy.”

Psalm 18:1 – “I will love You, O Lord, my strength.”

Isaiah 33:2 – “O Lord, be gracious to us; We have waited for You. Be their arm every morning, Our salvation also in the time of trouble.”

Psalm 105:4 – “Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore!”

Romans 8:37 – “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.”

2 Samuel 22:33 – “God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect.”

Psalm 18:39 – “For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.”

2 Samuel 22:40 – “For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose against me.”

Psalm 44:5 – “Through You we will push down our enemies; Through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us.”

Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.”

Psalm 138:3 – “In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul.”

Isaiah 58:11 – “The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.”

2 Chronicles 16:9 – “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”

Psalm 21:13 – “Be exalted, O Lord, in Your own strength! We will sing and praise Your power.”

Psalm 68:35 – “O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places. The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!”

Micah 3:8 – “But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord, And of justice and might, To declare to Jacob his transgression And to Israel his sin.”

Isaiah 30:15 – “For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.’ But you would not.”

Psalm 84:5 – “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, Whose heart is set on pilgrimage.”

Psalm 138:7 – “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.”

Psalm 27:14 – “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!”

Psalm 54:4 – “Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life.”

1 Samuel 30:6 – “Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.”

Zechariah 10:12 – “So I will strengthen them in the Lord, And they shall walk up and down in His name,’ Says the Lord.”

Psalm 31:24 – “Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord.”

I hope you find these NKJV Bible Verses encouraging!

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God Bible Verses About Strength

Isaiah 40:31 – 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.

Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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

Nehemiah 8:10 – Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Exodus 15:2 – The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

2 Corinthians 12:9 – And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Deuteronomy 31:6 – 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.

Psalm 28:7 – 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.

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.

Isaiah 41:10 – Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Habakkuk 3:19 – 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.

Psalm 18:32 – It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Isaiah 12:2 – Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Psalm 118:14 – The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

2 Samuel 22:33 – God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.

1 Chronicles 16:11 – Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.

Psalm 59:17 – Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy.

Proverbs 18:10 – The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Psalm 27:1 – 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?

Isaiah 40:29 – He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

Psalm 144:1 – Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.

Psalm 29:11 – The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

Isaiah 33:2 – O Lord, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.

Psalm 31:24 – Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

Philippians 1:6 – Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

Isaiah 26:4 – Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.

Psalm 68:35 – O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

Psalm 22:19 – But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

Isaiah 58:11 – 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.

Colossians 1:11 – Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.

Zechariah 10:12 – And I will strengthen them in the Lord; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the Lord.

Psalm 138:3 – In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

2 Corinthians 4:16 – For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Hebrews 13:5-6 – Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Isaiah 30:15 – For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

1 Corinthians 16:13 – Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Psalm 62:7 – In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

1 Peter 5:10 – But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Psalm 28:8 – The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

Isaiah 35:3-4 – Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you.

2 Timothy 1:7 – For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Romans 5:6 – For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Psalm 105:4 – Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

Psalm 18:1-2 – I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

These verses emphasize God’s unwavering strength and support in times of need.

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