The Motivational Encouragement We All Need in 2025

Whether this year was full of celebrations or full of trials, we can all use a little encouragement and inspiration as 2025 draws to a close and we prepare to ring in a new year. What better place to look than the Word of God!

Here are 25 encouraging Bible verses by theme with a downloadable printout at the end to keep with you when you need an extra boost.

Strength & Courage

1. Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
   “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
2. Joshua 1:9 (ESV)
   “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
3. Psalm 27:1 (ESV)
   “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?”
4. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
   “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

Hope & Future

5. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
   “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.”
6. Romans 15:13 (NIV)
   “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
7. Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV)
   “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
8. Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
   “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…”

Peace & Comfort

9. Psalm 46:1 (NKJV)
   “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
10. Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
11. John 16:33 (NKJV)
    “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
12. Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
    “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.”

God’s Help & Provision

13. Psalm 121:1–2 (NKJV)
    “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.”
14. Psalm 55:22 (ESV)
    “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
15. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
    “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
16. Hebrews 13:6 (ESV)
    “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’”

God’s Faithfulness & Protection

17. Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)
    “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
18. Psalm 34:17 (NKJV)
    “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
19. Romans 8:28 (NIV)
    “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
20. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
    “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Perseverance & Confidence

21. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
    “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
22. Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)
    “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
23. Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)
    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
24. Romans 8:37 (NIV)
    “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
25. Psalm 37:4 (NKJV)
    “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.”

Whether you have never read the Bible, are a casual reader, or regularly meditate on God’s Word, may these verses of encouragement warm your heart during this season and fuel a positive outlook as 2026 approaches.

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