21 Powerful Bible Verses to Encourage You During Your Wilderness Wanderings
If you are like me, you’ve had your share of ‘wilderness wanderings’.
You know, those places scattered throughout your journey toward the promised land that God uses to refine your faith and prepare you for what awaits on the other side.
Truth be told, I haven’t always made the trek through my wilderness seasons well. In fact, I’ve circled the same mountain way too many times.
Sigh.
But, one thing I have learned to do – albeit imperfectly, is to fill my heart and mind with six P‘s of God’s Word.
When I meditate on God’s Promises, Presence, Provision, Protection and Peace, I am compelled to respond in Praise – even in my wilderness places. And that is a good thing.
I have compiled 21 of my favorite bible verses that provide sustaining comfort when my circumstances are the hardest. I hope they bless you as they have blessed me.
Promises
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)
No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:39)
Presence
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. (John 14:26)
Provision
Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:31-33)
And my God shall supply all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6)
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Cor 9:8)
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. (Psalm 27:14)
Protection
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)
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. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. (Isaiah 54:17)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1-3)
Peace
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. (John 14:27 )
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
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. (Phillipians 4:6-7)
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3)
And after I have spent sweet time with the Lord, recalling His promises, aware of His presence, certain of His provision and protection, and wrapped securely in His peace, I respond with…
Praise
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits — who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Psalm 103: 1-5)
You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being. (Revelations 4:11)
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34)
The Word of God is replete with eternal truths to strengthen your heart, renew your mind, and fill your spirit during your wilderness wanderings.
What Bible verses have helped you the most to find rest in the Lord?
