Bible Verses for Comfort

For whatever hurts today.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Psalm 34:18

Lord, I need comfort. You are the God of all comfort, who comforts me in all my troubles. Come close. Hold what I can’t hold. Let me feel Your nearness more than my pain. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When your heart is the thing that hurts.

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you. You will be comforted in Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:13

Father, my heart is broken. You are near to the brokenhearted, and You bind up their wounds. Bind up mine. Let me not carry this alone. Heal slowly, and be near while You do. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Blessed are those who mourn.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away. Revelation 21:4

Lord, I’m mourning, and You promised that those who mourn will be comforted. Comfort me. Give me room to cry, and a reason to hope. Wipe away my tears in Your time. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When life has gone dark.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. John 14:1

God, this is a hard time. Even in the valley of the shadow of death, You are with me. Your rod and Your staff comfort me. Walk with me through this, step by step. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Comfort that points forward.

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. Isaiah 40:1

Lord, comfort me with hope. Let me know that what hurts now is not the end. You promised to make all things new. Give me enough hope for today, and the courage to wait for the rest. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The words people look for when they need comfort.

Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant. Psalm 119:76

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young. Isaiah 40:11

Lord, I need words that comfort me. Let these verses settle into my heart. You are close, You are gentle, and You are enough. Let Your Word hold me when I can’t hold myself. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For consoling someone else, or yourself.

Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me. Psalm 138:7

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

Father, show me how to console someone who is hurting. Give me gentle words, and the courage to just be there. And console me too. Wipe away what’s heavy, and let me rest. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When you’re ready to walk forward.

Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19

Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14

God, I’m ready to move on, even if I’m scared. Help me forget what is behind and press on toward what’s ahead. Make a way in the wilderness. I’ll take one step, and You’ll take the rest. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For a friend who is struggling.

In my distress I called on Yahweh, and cried to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry before him came into his ears. Psalm 18:6

I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living. Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. Psalm 27:13-14

Lord, someone I love is going through a hard time. Give them strength for today. Remind them of Your nearness. Show me how to help. And let them find comfort in Your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Before the day asks anything.

Lord, before the day starts, comfort me. Let me feel You near. Give me what I need, one hour at a time. Thank You for being gentle with me. In Jesus’ name, amen.