8 Bible Verses to Read When You Just Need Hope

By Chuck Fenwick

Finding Hope When You Don’t Know Where to Start

Life is filled with up and downs. And when you’re down, it’s easy to lose hope.

You’re probably all too familiar with that feeling of hopelessness. It’s like a dark stormcloud that just won’t go away.

But the Bible has some wisdom that can help you see the sunshine.

Save this list of verses for later – when you don’t know where to start!

8 Bible Verses to Read When You Just Need Hope

• 1 Peter 5:7

  Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

• Psalm 27: 1-5
  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?When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.

• Philippians 4:6–7

  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

• Psalm 94:19

  When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

• Isaiah 41:10

  So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

• Psalm 34:4

  I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

• Matthew 6:34

  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

• Psalm 94:19

  When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.

• Isaiah 35:4

  Say to those who have an anxious heart, 'Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.'

  Prayer Makes an Impact

  Prayer is powerful  – and you don’t have to pray alone! I want to pray for you and with you during these anxious moments. If you need prayer, we have a team that is ready to pray with you and connect with you. Send me a text and let me know how I can be praying for you today.