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What does the Bible say about finding strength?

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The Bible teaches that God Himself is the believer’s strength, sustaining His people by His presence, power, and faithful promises in every trial. Isaiah 41:10 and Deuteronomy 31:6 call God’s people not to fear because He is with them and will uphold them. Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength to those who wait on the Lord, while Ephesians 6:10 directs believers to be strong in His mighty power. Christ supplies strength for contentment and obedience in every circumstance, as Philippians 4:13 teaches. God also provides a way to endure temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13) and gives His children a spirit of power rather than fear (2 Timothy 1:7).

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  • Isaiah 41:10 4 votes

    Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • 2 Timothy 1:7 3 votes

    For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

  • Philippians 4:13 3 votes

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:13 2 votes

    No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

  • Ephesians 6:10 2 votes

    Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

  • Isaiah 40:31 2 votes

    but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

  • 1 Chronicles 16:11 2 votes

    Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

  • Exodus 15:2 2 votes

    Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will praise him; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

  • Deuteronomy 31:6 2 votes

    Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

  • Psalms 23:1-6 2 votes

    Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.

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