Feeling hopeless? Let these 35 Bible verses about hope wash over you, as you consider God’s faithfulness and His promise to work all things for your good.
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✝️ 🕊️ ❤️ Welcome, friend! This is part two in a three-part series about faith, hope, and love… check out part one here: 30 Great Bible Verses About Faith, and part three here: 40 Meaningful Bible Verses About Love.
If you find yourself feeling hopeless, you are definitely not alone! We all feel that way from time to time… there are just so many seeming impossible situations in life, where all the options are exhausted, and there appears to be no way out.
For the diagnosis that leaves little hope for a cure, or the job market where it seems impossible to find work, or the loved one who seems too far gone (emotionally, spiritually, or mentally) to be helped… in such situations, it would be easy to give up hope. But, GOD!
The Bible tells us countless times that nothing is too hard for God; there is no limit to what He can do!
That means, whatever you may be feeling hopeless about, God can make a way even where there seems to be no way!
Of course, our Heavenly Father doesn’t always act in the way or time that we think He should. If you’ve ever had to wait a long time for something, you know as well as I do that God’s timing is different from ours—but it’s always good! And, quite often, the way He answers our prayers is not what we expected… but better! He knows what we need much better than we do.
Still, when you’re in the middle of a dark tunnel, where you can’t see the light at the end yet, it can be hard to keep up hope. That’s why it’s so important to lean on Scripture, and all the wonderful Bible verses about hope it contains.
Always, always, always, when life doesn’t make sense, when you need guidance, when you need to hear from God about your situation… OPEN. YOUR. BIBLE!
35 Encouraging Bible Verses About Hope
In researching these Bible verses about hope, I’m sure I missed some. In reality, there are probably 1,000 or so! But, these are the verses that stood out to me, as being some of the best and most memorable.
Keep in mind, that in addition to these verses, there are also many Bible stories that can inspire you to have hope. Joseph’s story is always my favorite… how he never lost hope in God, even as he was mistreated, sold into slavery, wrongfully convicted, and so on (you can read Joseph’s story in Genesis chapters 37, and 39-50). A few other stories you could explore also: Ruth, Hannah (1 Samuel chapter 1), and Daniel (specifically his potentially deadly encounter with a den of lions, in Daniel chapter 6).
Okay, now moving onto the verses… as you can see, I’ve arranged them into themes, so you can easily jump to a specific topic if you like:
Quick Links:
Verses 1-7: Bible Verses About Hoping in the Lord
Verses 8-13: Bible Verses About Hope and Encouragement
Verses 14-23: Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times
Verses 24-31: Bible Verses About Hope in the Future
Verses 32-35: Bible Verses About Sharing the Hope We Have
Bible Verses About Hoping in the Lord
I hope you’ll agree with me, that no matter what our circumstances look like, we must always put our highest hope in the Lord! In pleasant times, it can be tempting to put too much stock in our success, blessings, etc… and in tough times, the temptation is there to become distant from God, hopeless, and/or discouraged.
These foundational Bible verses about life with God remind us, that all our hope comes from Him! He is our Creator, Provider, Protector, Savior, and so much more.
1) 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.”
2) Hebrews 10:23 (NLT)
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.
3) Hebrews 6:19-20 (NLT)
This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary. Jesus has already gone in there for us. He has become our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek.
4) 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.
5) 1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV)
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
6) Psalm 147:11 (NIV)
the LORD delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love.
7) Psalm 33:20-22 (NLT)
We put our hope in the LORD.
He is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD,
for our hope is in you alone.
Bible Verses About Hope and Encouragement
Do you need some inspiration, to break free of your discouragement? These Bible verses about hope and encouragement may be just what the doctor ordered. 😉 I especially recommend praying Psalm 71:14, whenever you’re tempted to give up hope.
8) 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.”
9) Romans 8:24-25 (NIV)
For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
10) Psalm 71:14 (NLT)
But I will keep on hoping for your help;
I will praise you more and more.
11) Galatians 5:4-5 (NIV)
You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.
12) Psalm 31:23-24 (NIV)
Love the LORD, all his faithful people!
The LORD preserves those who are true to him,
but the proud he pays back in full.
Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the LORD.
13) Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times
If you’re down in the trenches of life, these Bible verses about hope in hard times will be a balm to your soul! Maybe you’re dealing with sickness or death of a loved one, or the loss of home or livelihood, or perhaps you’re struggling with something very challenging like first-time motherhood or getting your PhD. Whatever it is, know that you are not alone!
As these and many other Scriptures attest, we shouldn’t be surprised or dismayed when we go through hard times. Each one of us will experience these things at some time or another, and when we do, it’s important to be joyful in hope, keep praising the Lord, and look to Him for help! Let these Bible verses about strength, hope, and trust in God be your anchor in tough times.
14) Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
15) Romans 8:18 (NIV)
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
16) 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV)
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
17) Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
18) Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
19) Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
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.
20) Psalm 42:11 (NIV)
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.
21) Psalm 62:5-6 (NIV)
Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
22) Lamentations 3:21-23 (NIV)
Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
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.
23) 1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Bible Verses About Hope for the Future
In this life, when troubles seem never-ending, I find it so encouraging to think about my eternal future with God. Surely I’m not the only one who longs for a world without pain or suffering—where there is no more sin or hate or discord to come between us and God (or each other)?
If you too long for a more love- and peace-filled life, then I know you’ll enjoy these Bible verses about hope for the future! Let’s look forward, not only to the good things God will do here on earth, but even greater blessings in eternity.
24) 1 Peter 1:3-4 (NLT)
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
25) Revelation 21:1-4 (NIV)
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
26) Titus 3:4-7 (NIV)
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
27) Ephesians 1:18 (NLT)
I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.
28) 1 Peter 1:13 (NIV)
Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
29) 1 Corinthians 15:17-20 (NLT)
And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost! And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.
But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died.
30) 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard,
and no mind has imagined
what God has prepared
for those who love him.”
31) Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Bible Verses About Sharing the Hope We Have
Last but not least, let’s not keep all this HOPE to ourselves. These Bible verses about hope and love stir us to share the good news of Jesus with others! Yes, I know this is not always easy… as someone who is introverted and shy, sharing my faith doesn’t always come naturally. But, it’s IMPORTANT, and it’s definitely something we all should do more of.
32) 1 Peter 3:15-16 (NIV)
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
33) Colossians 1:4-5 (NLT)
For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people, which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News.
34) Psalm 119:74 (NIV)
May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.
35) 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 (NIV)
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
I pray these Bible verses about hope and strength in the Lord will give you a renewed confidence and great expectation, for all the ways God will work in your life! Even if you can’t see a thing, lean on Him, and trust that He is always leading you towards the light.
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