Bible Verses for discouragement

When effort feels pointless.

Open a passage to read its reflection and prayer. In the app, Take a Break picks one of these at random each time you open it.

1. 1. Micah 7:8

   Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

   Reflection and prayer

   God is my light in darkness

   Insight When I'm surrounded by darkness, I still trust God to be my light.

   Prayer Lord, be my light when I feel lost.

2. 2. Isaiah 37:31

   And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward:

   Reflection and prayer

   I grow from roots deep in God.

   Insight A remnant rooted in God will flourish and bear fruit.

   Prayer Lord, let my roots grow deep into Your truth.

3. 3. Zephaniah 3:16

   In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

   Reflection and prayer

   God's presence makes me fearless and strong.

   Insight God's presence takes away my fear and makes me strong.

   Prayer Lord, replace my fear with Your strength.

4. 4. Psalms 119:43

   And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

   Reflection and prayer

   My hope gives my testimony voice

   Insight I can speak of God because my hope is anchored in His truth.

   Prayer Lord, keep Your truth on my lips.

5. 5. Acts 27:22

   And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.

   Reflection and prayer

   God is my safety

   Insight Even when everything falls apart, I find my security in God, not in my own plans.

   Prayer Lord, anchor me in Your promise.

6. 6. Acts 26:6

   And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:

   Reflection and prayer

   My hope in God's promise sets me apart

   Insight Holding to God's promise invites judgment from the world.

   Prayer Lord, let my hope in Your promise anchor me.

7. 7. Romans 15:29

   And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

   Reflection and prayer

   I am filled with the gospel's blessing.

   Insight I am fully blessed by the gospel, and that blessing overflows through me.

   Prayer Lord, let my life carry the fullness of Your gospel.

8. 8. Psalms 146:5

   Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:

   Reflection and prayer

   My hope in God brings joy

   Insight I find deep happiness when I place my hope in God.

   Prayer Lord, You are my true happiness; I hope in You.

9. 9. Psalms 119:74

   They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

   Reflection and prayer

   My hope in God's word encourages others.

   Insight My hope in God's word brings joy to others who fear Him.

   Prayer Lord, let my hope in Your word bring gladness to others.

10. 10. James 1:9

    Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

    Reflection and prayer

    My joy is in being God's child.

    Insight I find deep joy not in my status but in knowing I am called God's child.

    Prayer Lord, help me to find my deepest joy in being Your child.