40 Encouraging Bible Verses for Women (with Free Scripture Cards)

Are you looking for encouraging Bible verses for women to gain inspiration in your faith journey? Perhaps you are searching for specific Scriptures for your local women’s small group, or for a women’s Bible study–or maybe you are looking to send some encouraging Scriptures to a friend. No matter what season of life you are in, God’s Word is a powerful source of spiritual strength and encouragement. There are many encouraging Bible verses that you can focus on when you need hope, wisdom and inspiration.

40 Encouraging Bible Verses for Women

Take a look at the 40 Scriptures below that will give you encouragement in your faith, and download a FREE set of Scripture cards at the end of this post!

Encouraging Bible Verses for Women: Verses on Strength

When we are experiencing difficult times in life, we need strength that can only come from God. These Bible verses on strength can remind us that in moments when we feel weak, God’s strength will sustain us.

For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9

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. Isaiah 41:10

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35

But you, Lord, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

Psalm 22:19

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 

Encouraging Bible Verses for Women: Verses on Hope

Are you in need of hope today? Allow these encouraging Scriptures to fill your soul with confidence and trust in the Lord!

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6

The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1

May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:22

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19

Encouraging Bible Verses for Women: Verses on Peace

One Bible verse that gives me peace comes from John 16:33. In John chapter 16, Jesus prepared his disciples for the difficulties that were to come when he would later be crucified. The disciples did not yet understand all the things Jesus spoke about, but he reassured them that they could still have joy and peace, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. 

We can also take comfort in the wonderful truth that Jesus has already overcome the world, and he is able to give us peace through the Holy Spirit.

“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

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” Psalm 122:8

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2

Encouraging Bible Verses for Women: Verses on Forgiveness

Many Christians struggle with guilt from past sins in their lives–but we don’t have to live in shame or condemnation for our sins (Romans 8:1). We can live in freedom, knowing that God once we confess our sins to the Lord, he has forgiven us. May these Bible verses on forgiveness give you encouragement as you trust God that your sins are forgiven through Christ!

“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Isaiah 43:25

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Psalm 32:1

“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:25

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. Ephesians 1:7-8

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Related: Check out this post with powerful prayers of forgiveness you can use to pray for yourself and others.

Encouraging Bible Verses for Women: Verses on Prayer

There is nothing more encouraging and uplifting than spending intimate, precious time with God in prayer. Take a look at these Bible verses on prayer to remind yourself that God hears you and will never forsake you. What a privilege it is to meet with the God of the universe in prayer each day!

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24

The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:9

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 17:6

By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8

Related: Check out this post on Bible verses on the power of prayer.

Encouraging Bible Verses for Women: Verses on your Purpose

Have you ever wondered what your purpose on earth was? These encouraging Scriptures will remind you that God has a wonderful plan for your life. Continue to ask God to reveal to you what his plans are for your life, and trust him to help you live out that purpose each day.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2 Corinthians 5:5

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:11-12

…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Philippians 2:13

Free Printable Scripture Cards for Women

You can also download these Scripture cards with more encouraging Bible verses for women that you can print at home and place in your Bible, notebook, or other places in your home to remind you of the powerful truths from God’s Word!

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Here are the Bible verses featured on the Scripture Cards:

With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. Psalm 60:12

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14

“Our God will fight for us!” Nehemiah 4:20

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16

We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. Daniel 9:18

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7

In Conclusion

Whenever you need to be reminded of God’s love, grace, and mercy, turn to the pages of Scripture and gain hope and peace through the Word of God. I hope that these encouraging Bible verses for women will fill your heart with joy as you continue to seek the Lord each day!

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