Bible Verses About Courage When Losing a Parent
When you're losing a parent, 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 losing a parent. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.
17 Scriptures About Courage for Losing a Parent
"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."
"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
"A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation."
"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation."
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain."
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you."
"My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."
"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."
A Prayer for Courage When Losing a Parent
Father of mercies, my heart is broken. You are the God of all comfort; please hold me in my sorrow and be the strength of my heart when I feel weak. Remind me of the hope of heaven. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about courage when losing a parent?
The Bible offers many verses about courage that are especially meaningful when losing a parent. 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 losing a parent?
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.