Verses about Motivation: Find Inspiration in the Bible

Importance of Hard Work and Diligence

• "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men" (Colossians 3:23).
• "Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain" (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Trusting in God

• "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5).
• "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Zest and Enthusiasm

• "Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord" (Romans 12:11).
• "I can do all things through him who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).

Humility and Obedience

• "Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them" (Matthew 6:1).
• "For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life" (Galatians 6:8).

Seeking Divine Guidance

• "Trust in the Lord with all your heart... In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6).
• "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison" (2 Corinthians 4:17).

Overcoming Challenges and Adversity

• "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles" (Psalm 34:17).
• "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God... He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength" (Isaiah 40:28-29).

Focus on Eternal Rewards

• "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).
• "They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

Other Motivating Principles

• "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).
• "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control" (2 Timothy 1:7).
• "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (Matthew 6:33).

What does the Bible say about working hard?

• "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men" (Colossians 3:23).
• "Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain" (1 Corinthians 15:58).

What does the Bible say about trusting in God?

• "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5).
• "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

What does the Bible say about being enthusiastic?

• "Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord" (Romans 12:11).
• "I can do all things through him who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).

What does the Bible say about seeking divine guidance?

• "Trust in the Lord with all your heart... In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6).
• "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison" (2 Corinthians 4:17).

What does the Bible say about overcoming challenges?

• "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles" (Psalm 34:17).
• "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God... He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength" (Isaiah 40:28-29).

What does the Bible say about eternal rewards?

• "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).
• "They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).