20 Inspirational Bible Verses To Read Today

In every culture there are adages that many people live by. Some of these are good common sense rules to live by. However, the words from the Bible are set apart from man’s traditional sayings because they’re inspired by the Holy Spirit, full of power and comfort for God’s people. The following 20 inspirational Bible verses below are just a tip of the iceberg.

Inspiration to be courageous:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go”. (Joshua 1:9).

Inspiration that you’re never alone:

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you’” (Hebrews 13:5).

Inspiration to not worry:

“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” (Philippians 4:6-7).

Inspiration for direction:

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you” (Psalm 32:8).

Inspiration for heaven:

“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2).

Inspiration that God is in control:

“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” (Romans 8:28).

Inspiration for your children:

“Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6).

Inspiration when you have a need:

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

Inspiration for making requests to God:

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him” (1 John 5:14-15).

Inspiration for having God’s favor:

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless” (Psalm 84:11).

Inspiration for strength:

“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always” (Psalm 105:4).

Inspiration when things go wrong:

“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” (Romans 8:28).

Inspiration for giving:

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38).

Inspiration for faith:

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1).

Inspiration for overcoming the devil:

“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

Inspiration for tithing:

“‘Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it’” (Malachi 3:10).

Inspiration when you feel weak:

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).

Inspiration for hope:

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God” (Psalm 42:11).

Inspiration when you need wisdom:

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).

Inspiration for the impossible situations:

“For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37, KJV).

Every scripture from the word of God can inspire you to put your trust in Him because He keeps His promises. Memorize the scriptures that will help you most in this season of your life and make it a part of your prayer time. The Lord honors His word and will keep you in His perfect will.

Article by Crystal McDowell

Crystal McDowell is a writer, speaker, and teacher with a passion to encourage believers to know and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through practical application of God’s word.  

Crystal and her husband, Marshall, raise their five children in the Bloomington, IL. As a freelance writer and editor for over 13 years, Crystal has published numerous Christian curriculums for Sunday School and VBS as well as many articles dealing with marriage, motherhood, and relationships. She’s a weekly staff writer for www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com as well as writing her own blog at https://crystalmcdowellspeaks.blogspot.com.