12 Bible Verses about Resisting Discouragement

For this reason I ask you not to lose heart because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.

You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist's work, fulfill your ministry.

Look, he has placed the land in front of you! Go up, take possession of it, just as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, said to do. Do not be afraid or discouraged!"

I repeat, be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic, for I, the Lord your God, am with you in all you do."

The Lord told Joshua, "Don't be afraid and don't panic! Take the whole army with you and march against Ai! See, I am handing over to you the king of Ai, along with his people, city, and land.

David said to Saul, "Don't let anyone be discouraged. Your servant will go and fight this Philistine!"

Then you will succeed, if you carefully obey the rules and regulations which the Lord ordered Moses to give to Israel. Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic!

"Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic because of the king of Assyria and this huge army that is with him! We have with us one who is stronger than those who are with him.

Do not lose your courage or become afraid because of the reports that are heard in the land. For a report will come in one year. Another report will follow it in the next. There will be violence in the land with ruler fighting against ruler."

Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart.

"Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me.

So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.