# Bible Verses About Strength: When You Have Nothing Left - Canonical: https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/bible-verses-about-strength - Author: Daniel Ziedins (https://www.iamreborn.net/about-daniel-ziedins) - Published: 2026-11-06 - Reading time: 3 minutes ## Short answer The Bible teaches that real strength is given by God, not found within yourself. Key Bible verses about strength include Isaiah 41:10 (“I will strengthen you, I will help you”), 2 Corinthians 12:9 (“my power is made perfect in weakness”), Isaiah 40:29 (He gives power to the faint), Psalm 73:26 (God is the strength of my heart), Joshua 1:9 (be strong and courageous, for the LORD is with you), Psalm 46:1 (God is our refuge and strength), Philippians 4:13 (“I can do all things through him who strengthens me”), Ephesians 6:10 (be strong in the Lord) and Nehemiah 8:10 (the joy of the LORD is your strength). Sometimes you're simply tired. Other times you're facing something bigger than you — illness, grief, temptation, a hard conversation, a long season. The Bible never tells you to find more strength inside yourself. It points you to a God who **gives** strength. These are the verses to stand on. > 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. > > — Isaiah 41:10 ## 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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. > > — 2 Corinthians 12:9 God's answer to Paul's weakness wasn't to remove it, but to fill it. Weakness isn't a disqualification. It's often the place where God's power is most visible. > He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. > > — Isaiah 40:29 > My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. > > — Psalm 73:26 ## When you're afraid > 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. > > — Joshua 1:9 Joshua's courage wasn't based on his own ability. It was based on God's presence: "the LORD your God is with you." Strength follows presence (see [What Does The Bible Say About Fear?](https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/what-does-the-bible-say-about-fear)). > For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. > > — 2 Timothy 1:7 ## When you're in trouble > God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. > > — Psalm 46:1 > The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped. > > — Psalm 28:7 > The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. > > — Exodus 15:2 ## Strength for what God calls you to do > I can do all things through him who strengthens me. > > — Philippians 4:13 This verse is often quoted before games and exams, but Paul wrote it about contentment — being able to face both plenty and hunger (Philippians 4:11–12). It's a promise that Christ will give you strength for whatever He brings you through, not a guarantee of winning (see [How To Be Content](https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/how-to-be-content)). > Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. > > — Ephesians 6:10 Paul says this right before describing the armor of God. Spiritual strength is "in the Lord" — received, not manufactured (read [The Armor Of God Explained](https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/the-armor-of-god-explained)). ## When you're worn out > Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. > > — Matthew 11:28 > The joy of the LORD is your strength. > > — Nehemiah 8:10 Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is rest. God built rest into creation for a reason (see [Sleep Is A Spiritual Discipline](https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/sleep-is-a-spiritual-discipline)). > You don't need to be strong enough. You need to stay close to the One who is. ## How to draw on God's strength 1. **Admit you're weak.** Strength from God starts with honesty, not pretending (2 Corinthians 12:9). 2. **Ask for it.** "Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually" (1 Chronicles 16:11). 3. **Stay in the Word.** Read one of these verses each morning this week. 4. **Look after your body.** Sleep, food and movement matter; God made you whole ([Fitness As Worship](https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/stewarding-the-temple-fitness-as-worship)). 5. **Lean on others.** God often sends strength through people. **Bible verses about strength, at a glance** - **When weak:** 2 Corinthians 12:9; Isaiah 40:29; Psalm 73:26 - **When afraid:** Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:7 - **In trouble:** Psalm 46:1; Psalm 28:7; Exodus 15:2 - **For your calling:** Philippians 4:13; Ephesians 6:10 - **When worn out:** Matthew 11:28; Nehemiah 8:10 [Find a verse for what you're feeling](https://www.iamreborn.net/when-you-feel) — Scripture, a prayer and a next step for anxiety, fear, weariness and more. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is a good Bible verse for strength? Isaiah 41:10 is one of the most loved: “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.” ### What does Philippians 4:13 really mean? Paul wrote it about contentment in plenty and in hunger (Philippians 4:11–12). It promises that Christ gives strength for whatever He brings you through, not that you will win every contest. ### What verse helps when I feel weak? 2 Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Isaiah 40:29 adds that He gives power to the faint. ### How do I get strength from God? Admit your weakness, ask Him for strength (1 Chronicles 16:11), stay in Scripture, care for your body with rest and movement, and lean on other believers God sends to help. --- From the Reborn Journal at I AM REBORN — https://www.iamreborn.net/blog/bible-verses-about-strength