Prayers About Courage

Find 49 prayers about Courage to guide, comfort, and strengthen your faith.

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Be Strong and Courageous

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 (BSB)

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Be Strong and Courageous, Do Not Be Afraid

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Deuteronomy 31:6, 8 (BSB)

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Prayer for Boldness

Now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.

Acts 4:29-30 (BSB)

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Fear Not, for I Am with You

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 (BSB)

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The Lord Is My Light

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. One thing I have asked of the Lord; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and seek Him in His temple. Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord!

Psalm 27:1, 3-4, 14 (BSB)

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Jacob's Prayer: I Will Not Let You Go Unless You Bless Me

O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, O Lord, who said to me, 'Go back to your country and your relatives, and I will make you prosper,' I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. With only my staff I crossed this Jordan, but now I have become two camps. Please rescue me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children. I will not let You go unless You bless me.

Genesis 32:9-11, 26 (BSB)

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Prayer of Jehoshaphat

O Lord, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.

2 Chronicles 20:6, 12 (BSB)

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I Have Overcome the World

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!

John 16:33 (BSB)

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God Is Our Refuge and Strength

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth. The Lord of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 (BSB)

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You Are a Shield Around Me

O Lord, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Many say of me, 'God will not deliver him.' But You, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the Lord sustains me. I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.

Psalm 3:1-6 (BSB)

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Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit

In You, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in Your righteousness. Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth. I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the distress of my soul. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from grief, my soul and my body as well.

Psalm 31:1-2, 5, 7, 9 (BSB)

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Fear Not, for I Have Redeemed You

But now, thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.'

Isaiah 43:1-3 (BSB)

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Rise Up, O Lord!

Rise up, O Lord! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You. Return, O Lord, to the countless thousands of Israel.

Numbers 10:35-36 (BSB)

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I Can Do All Things Through Christ

I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:11-13 (BSB)

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God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord. Rather, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

2 Timothy 1:7-9 (BSB)

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Go and Make Disciples of All Nations

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Matthew 28:18-20 (BSB)

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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Pope Leo XIII (1886, public domain)

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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing. Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth, His name, from age to age the same, and He must win the battle.

Martin Luther, Ein feste Burg (1529, public domain)

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In God I Trust, I Will Not Be Afraid

Be merciful to me, O God, for men are in hot pursuit. All day long they press their attack. My enemies pursue me all day long; many attack me with pride. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? You have recorded my wanderings. Are my tears not in Your bottle? Are they not in Your book? Then my enemies will turn back on the day I call for help. This I know: God is for me.

Psalm 56:1-4, 8-9 (BSB)

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The Song of Moses

I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted. The horse and its rider He has hurled into the sea. The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father's God, and I will exalt Him. Who among the gods is like You, O Lord? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in praises, working wonders? In Your loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; in Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling.

Exodus 15:1-2, 11, 13 (BSB)

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Nothing Can Separate Us from God's Love

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:35, 37-39 (BSB)

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Let Us Run with Endurance

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:1-2 (BSB)

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We Have This Treasure in Jars of Clay

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. We are pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.

2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 16-17 (BSB)

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Now Faith Is

Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Hebrews 11:1, 3, 6 (BSB)

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He Who Dwells in the Shelter of the Most High

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.' Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon. Because you have made the Lord your dwelling, no harm will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

Psalm 91:1-6, 9-11 (BSB)

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St. Patrick's Breastplate

Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

Traditional Irish prayer attributed to St. Patrick

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Those Who Wait on the Lord

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. But those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:28-31 (BSB)

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David's Song of Deliverance

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies. In my distress I called upon the Lord; I cried out to my God, and from His temple He heard my voice; my cry came to His ears. He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.

2 Samuel 22:2-4, 7, 17 (BSB)

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Prayer for Spiritual Armor

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.

Ephesians 6:10-13 (BSB)

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Do Not Forsake Me When I Am Old

In You, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In Your righteousness, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear to me and save me. Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress. Do not cast me away in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails. But I will always have hope, and I will praise You more and more. My mouth will tell of Your righteousness and salvation all day long, though I cannot fathom their extent.

Psalm 71:1-3, 9, 14-15 (BSB)

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Yet I Will Rejoice in the Lord

Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation! The Lord GOD is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 (BSB)

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Nehemiah's Prayer of Confession

O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments, let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father's house have sinned.

Nehemiah 1:5-6 (BSB)

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Prayer of Jonah from the Fish

In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice. You hurled me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current swirled about me; all Your breakers and waves swept over me. But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the Lord!

Jonah 2:2-3, 9 (BSB)

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Prayer for Faith

Father in Heaven! Hold not our sins up against us but hold us up against our sins, so that the thought of You when it wakens in our soul, and each time it wakens, should not remind us of what we have committed but of what You did forgive, not of how we went astray but of how You did save us.

Søren Kierkegaard (d. 1855, public domain)

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Give Thanks to the Lord

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me and set me free. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me as my helper; I will look in triumph on those who hate me. This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:1, 5-7, 24 (BSB)

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May the Lord Answer You in the Day of Trouble

May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion. May He remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices. May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy at your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

Psalm 20:1-5 (BSB)

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My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? O my God, I cry out by day, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them. But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. Yet You brought me forth from the womb; You made me secure at my mother's breast. From birth I was cast upon You; from my mother's womb You have been my God.

Psalm 22:1-4, 6, 9-10 (BSB)

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Vindicate Me, O Lord

Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked with integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Test me, O Lord, and try me; examine my heart and mind. For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth. I wash my hands in innocence and go about Your altar, O Lord, giving voice to thanksgiving and recounting all Your wonders. I love the house where You dwell, O Lord, the place where Your glory resides.

Psalm 26:1-3, 6-8 (BSB)

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Be Exalted, O God, Above the Heavens

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge, until the storm has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. May Your glory cover all the earth.

Psalm 57:1-3, 5, 7, 11 (BSB)

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Let Us Approach the Throne of Grace with Confidence

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Hebrews 4:15-16 (BSB)

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Traditional Prayer for Travelers

O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel. Surround them with Your loving care. Protect them from every danger. Bring them in safety to their journey's end. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Traditional prayer for travelers

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Prayer for Generosity

Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve You as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that I do Your will.

Attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola (d. 1556)

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Prayer of St. Thomas More

Give me, good Lord, a longing to be with You, not so as to avoid the calamities of this world, nor so much for the joys of heaven, but simply for the love of You. Give me, good Lord, a full faith, a firm hope, and a fervent charity, a love of You incomparably above the love of myself. Give me, good Lord, patience in tribulation and grace in everything to conform my will to Yours.

St. Thomas More (d. 1535)

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Traditional Prayer for a New Beginning

God of new mercies and fresh starts, I stand before You at the threshold of something new. I thank You for the past, with all its lessons and blessings. I release to You what I cannot change and what I need to leave behind. Fill me with hope and courage for the road ahead. Guide my steps, open the right doors, and give me eyes to see Your hand at work. Make all things new in me, for Your glory and my good. Amen.

Traditional prayer for new beginnings

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The Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

Reinhold Niebuhr (public domain)

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I Love You, O Lord, My Strength

I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies. He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. He brought me out into a broad place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

Psalm 18:1-3, 16, 19 (BSB)

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The Lord Reigns, He Is Robed in Majesty

The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed, He is girded with strength. Indeed, the world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity. The seas have lifted up, O Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than the thunder of great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty. Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O Lord, for all the days to come.

Psalm 93 (BSB)

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I Give You Thanks with All My Heart

I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness, for You have exalted Your name and Your word above all things. On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me with strength in my soul. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve my life. You stretch out Your hand against the anger of my foes, and Your right hand saves me. The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. O Lord, Your loving devotion endures forever; do not abandon the works of Your hands.

Psalm 138 (BSB)

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Blessed Be the Lord, My Rock

Blessed be the Lord, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving devotion and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. O Lord, what is man that You regard him, the son of man that You think of him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow. I will sing a new song to You, O God; on a ten-stringed harp I will make music to You.

Psalm 144:1-4, 9 (BSB)

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