Daily verses/Strength

12 Bible verses about strength

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

Some mornings we wake already tired. Scripture doesn’t shame our weakness — it points us to a strength that isn’t our own.

These verses are for the days you feel you’ve run out.

From ‘I can do all things through him who strengthens me’ to the quiet promises of the Psalms, these Bible verses about strength are for the mornings you wake already tired — pointing you to a strength that isn’t your own.

Short Bible verses about strength

Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Isaiah 41:10
“I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Ephesians 6:10
“Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”
Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts.”
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 CORINTHIANS 12:9

More Bible verses about strength

Nehemiah 8:10
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Isaiah 40:29
“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous… it is the Lord who goes with you.”
Psalm 73:26
“God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
Habakkuk 3:19
“God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s.”

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Pick one verse and let it be your prayer today. When your own strength fails — and it will — these words remind you where the real supply comes from. Share one with a friend who’s carrying a heavy week.

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How to use these verses about strength

When your own strength fails — and it will — let one of these verses become your prayer. Say it aloud, keep it on your home screen, and lean on it through the day rather than gritting your teeth.

A PRAYER FOR STRENGTH

Lord, I am weak this morning, and I’m tired of pretending otherwise. Be my strength when I have none. Let your power be made perfect in my weakness, and carry me through the things I cannot face alone. In your strength I will take the next step. Amen.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Bible verse for strength?

Philippians 4:13 — ‘I can do all things through him who strengthens me’ — is a favorite, along with Isaiah 40:31, which promises that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.

What does the Bible say about strength in weakness?

In 2 Corinthians 12:9 God says, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ The Bible consistently presents our weakness as the place God’s strength shows up most clearly.

How do I find strength in God?

Turn to Scripture and prayer before the day gets loud. Reading one verse about strength each morning — and sharing it with a friend — trains your heart to lean on God rather than on willpower.

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