31 Uplifting Bible Verses for Brokenness: Finding Healing and Renewal
Life often presents us with challenges that leave us feeling broken and in need of healing. During these times of brokenness, finding peace in faith and God’s word can provide immense comfort and a path to renewal. In this post, we’ll go through 31 verses that offer peace, hope, and a reminder that through God’s grace, healing is possible.
Bible Verses for Brokenness
1. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
2. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”
3. Isaiah 57:15
“The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: ‘I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.'”
4. Psalm 51:17
“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.”
5. Matthew 11:28
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.'”
6. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me.”
7. Psalm 34:17
“The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.”
8. Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
9. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.”
10. Romans 8:18
“Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.”
11. 2 Corinthians 4:16
“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.”
12. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”
13. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”
14. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”
15. Psalm 51:17
“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.”
16. Jeremiah 17:14
“O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone!”
17. Psalm 119:50
“Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.”
18. Isaiah 40:31
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
19. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.”
20. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
21. Romans 15:13
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
22. 1 Peter 5:6-7
“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
23. Psalm 30:2
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health.”
24. Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
25. Psalm 23:3
“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.”
26. Hebrews 13:5-6
“Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, ‘I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.’ So we can say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?'”
27. Psalm 103:2-5
“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!”
28. Psalm 51:12
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.”
29. Isaiah 30:26
“The moon will be as bright as the sun, and the sun will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days in one! So it will be when the Lord begins to heal his people and cure the wounds he gave them.”
30. Psalm 30:11
“You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy.”
31. Isaiah 53:4
“Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins!”
Short Prayer
Dear Father God, in times of brokenness, we turn to you for healing and restoration. Your word comforts us and reminds us of your boundless grace. As we meditate on these verses, may we find peace in your love and the promise of renewal. Please heal our broken spirits and lead us to a place of joy and peace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Conclusion
These 31 verses remind us that, in our moments of despair, we are not alone. God’s grace and love are ever-present, offering healing and renewal. As you meditate on these scriptures, may you find the strength to overcome your brokenness, knowing that God is close to the brokenhearted and ready to heal your wounds.
