During times of trouble, when the waters seem to sweep over us, we can find solace in the words of encouragement from the Bible. Agonizing events can debilitate one's faith, however, constantly reminding yourself of the promises of God and clinging to them, will help you stand firm even in a fierce storm.

Here are some encouraging verses from the Bible, that have been listed down for you. Have a look at them.

Words of Encouragement for the Ones with Health Issues
Proverbs 18: 21 says, "the tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This clearly emphasizes the importance of confessing God's Word over our situations. Some of us may be suffering from health issues or may have beloved family members with health issues. Do not get discouraged my friend. Confess these verses from the Bible every now and then. It's better to write them on paper and tape them to your mirror, cupboard, office desk, etc. Keep confessing them positively.

Psalm 91:1-6
"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday."

Proverbs 3:5-6
"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 your paths straight."

Exodus 23:25-26
"You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you. None shall miscarry or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days."

Words of Encouragement for the One's Who've Slipped
Even after being committed to the Lord, we find ourselves succumbing to temptations. Later, we live in guilt for not being able to overcome, even after knowing the truth. However, this is what God has to say. He does not want us to live a life of guilt and condemnation. He wants us to repent, ask for His forgiveness and move on. Once we ask for His forgiveness, He will not remember our sins anymore; it's erased from His memory. How do I know this? His word says so. Let's have a look!

Psalm 103:12
"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."

Isaiah 1:18
"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."

Romans 8:1-4
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death..."

Ezekiel 36:25-26
"Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."

Philippians 3:13-14
"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Romans 8:37
"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us..."

Words of Encouragement for the Anxious and Fearful
Life is like a roller coaster ride, you never know what's next! However, when you sit into the roller coaster seat, you have a seat belt that you put on. This seat belt prevents you from falling out of your seat, no matter how fast the ride. Even during patches where the roller coaster takes you upside down, you remain in your seat. It's because of the belt you've fastened. There are two points to remember here: put on the seat belt and believe it will protect you. Similarly, put your faith in Jesus Christ and believe He will protect you. Why should you believe He will protect you? Because the Bible tells you so. Let's have a look at what God has to say to us.

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."

Philippians 4:6
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."

John 14:1
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me."

Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

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."

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 23:4
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Psalm 27:1
"The LORD is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?"

Words of Encouragement During Financial Crisis
There are times when we encounter a financial crisis in our lives. We begin to panic and fret, thinking how we will be able to supply for our families. Some of us may have even been just laid-off from our jobs, and now anxiety strikes. If our God has knit us in the womb, brought us this far in our lives, will He not open a door in this situation as well. Don Moen's song, 'God will make a way, where there seems to be no way' is truly beautiful. It talks about God doing the impossible. So don't lose hope or faith. Cling to these promises of God and keep confessing them. A breakthrough is on the way!

Psalm 37:25
"I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread."

Psalm 128:1-4
"Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours....Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the LORD."

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."

Philippians 4:19
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."

Deuteronomy 28:11
"The LORD will grant you abundant prosperity in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your ground in the land he swore to your ancestors to give you."

Psalm 37:7-9
"Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways....For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land."

Luke 12:22-25
"Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear..."

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Words of Encouragement Regarding your Children's Salvation and Safety
As saved parents, the salvation of our children can prove quite disconcerting. Pray everyday for the salvation of your children. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work in their lives and convict them. Please don't pressurize them to accept Christ. Just uphold them in prayer, as much as possible and keep confessing God's Word.

Isaiah 44:3
"Yet hear me now, O Jacob My servant, and Israel whom I have chosen. Thus says the LORD who made you and formed you from the womb, who will help you: "Fear not, O Jacob My servant; and you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring; they will spring up among the grass, like willows by the watercourses.' One will say, 'I am the LORD's'; another will call himself by the name of Jacob; another will write with his hand, 'The LORD's,' and name himself by the name of Israel."

Isaiah 59:21
"As for me, this is my covenant with them," says the LORD. "My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children and on the lips of their descendants, from this time on and forever," says the LORD."

Isaiah 54:13
"All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace."

Isaiah 49:18
"Lift up your eyes and look around; all your children gather and come to you. As surely as I live," declares the LORD, "you will wear them all as ornaments; you will put them on, like a bride."

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Words of Encouragement from The Bible on Death
Death of a loved one leaves us all in harrowing times. We are left with all sorts of questions, as to why God allowed it to happen and so on. We wonder why God took away our dear one, when He knows how precious they were to us. Scores of questions have been asked by bereaved relatives, about death and why God allows pain and many men and women of God have tried answering their questions from God's Word.

Recently, I happened to attend a meeting conducted by Ravi Zacharias (Christian apologist and evangelist), where he shared an anecdote that I don't think I will forget. He spoke of a child who lost her mother and asked her dad 'If Jesus died on the cross for our sins, why did mommy have to die?' The heartrending question left her father at a loss for words. Later, when they were driving down, the father noticed a huge truck traveling alongside. He noticed the shadow of the truck and asked the little girl to have a look at it. He then asked her, 'If you were to be run over by either the truck or its shadow, which one would you choose?' The daughter replied, 'the shadow daddy, because the shadow wouldn't hurt'. The father smiled and replied, 'When Jesus died on the cross, the truck of God's judgment went over Him, so the death we go through is only the shadow of death.'
So take heart and find solace in your Savior for He cares for you. Let's hear the words of encouragement from the Bible on death.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
"But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus."

Revelation 14:13
"Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on."

Romans 14:8
"For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's."

Numbers 23:19,"God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?", so dear friends take heart. God can be trusted and you can cling on to his words of encouragement. If He has said the flames will not burn you, He means it. Moreover, God will never let you go through more than what you can bear. As my favorite preacher and mentor, PC Verghese says: 'the best of your days are not behind you, but ahead of you!' Have faith in your life jacket: 'Jesus' and you will not drown!

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