Bible Verses About Courage When During a Fast
When you're during a fast, the Bible's wisdom about courage becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about courage with the specific comfort and guidance you need when during a fast. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.
18 Scriptures About Courage for During a Fast
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong."
"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord."
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion."
"And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness."
"So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
"Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance... But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father."
"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free."
"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
"Turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning."
"As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them."
"Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance."
"But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."
"And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away."
A Prayer for Courage When During a Fast
Lord, in this fast, let my hunger for food be transformed into a deeper hunger for you. Sustain me by your grace, quiet my soul, and reveal your will for me as I seek your face. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about courage when during a fast?
The Bible offers many verses about courage that are especially meaningful when during a fast. Key scriptures include Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:10, which remind us of God's faithfulness.
What is the best Bible verse about courage for someone during a fast?
Joshua 1:9 is a powerful verse: "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever t…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking courage during this season.