These Bible verses about not giving up can help encourage you to press on.
If you feel as though you’re nearing the end of your rope, hold onto these bible verses for newfound strength, encouragement, and motivation to keep going.
You have come this far.
You may be feeling disheartened, weary, frustrated, and just about ready to give up.
The Lord knows what you are struggling with, and His word speaks life into those very feelings that you are battling with.
Through the Bible, the Holy Spirit counsels us.
He leads us in truth and helps us not only identify lies, fear, and half-truths that discourage us.
But through the living word of God, He lifts our heads and fills our hearts with courage and strength to face the circumstances ahead of us.
Bible verses about not giving up when you feel weary
2 Corinthians 12:10
“That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Psalm 18:3
“I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.”
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 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Bible quotes about not giving up when you feel lost
Jeremiah 29:11
“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.”
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Luke 19:10 – For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Psalm 25:16-17
“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish.”
Luke 15:4-6
“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.”
When you feel nothing is working out
Proverbs 3:5-6
“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.”
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.”
Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
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.”
Isaiah 55:8
““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.”
When things seem impossible
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Matthew 19:26
“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.””
Jeremiah 32:27
“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?”
Job 42:2
“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.”
When you feel anxious
Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Hebrews 13:6
“So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?””
Psalm 94:19
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
When it all feels for nothing
1 Corinthians 10:31
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Hebrews 12:1
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
When you feel defeated
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Romans 5:3-4
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
James 1:2-4
“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. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
Romans 15:4
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
I hope these scriptures will help you to keep going today, tomorrow and every day thereafter. If you feel like giving up, turn to God’s word for encouragement.