"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."
— Isaiah 40:31
Strength
Drawing on God's power when yours runs out
Reflection
Strength from God does not always look like power. Sometimes it is the quiet courage to take the next step. These verses remind us that when we are at our weakest, God is at His strongest — and His strength is always enough.
10 Scripture passages on Strength
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
— Philippians 4:13
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
— Psalm 46:1
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
"The joy of the Lord is your strength."
— Nehemiah 8:10
"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."
— Psalm 28:7
"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."
— Deuteronomy 31:6
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
— Ephesians 6:10
"My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."
— Psalm 73:26
"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."
— Habakkuk 3:19
Continue your study
If these verses on strength resonate, consider also exploring the 30-day devotional for sustained reflection, or use the prayer generator to write a personal prayer about strength using the biblical pattern of Thanksgiving → Declaration → Petitions.