Steadfast Perseverance
10 Bible Verses About Fighting Battles of Life
“Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy” – James 5:10-11 (NIV)
James inspires believers to draw strength from the prophets' examples of steadfast perseverance. These individuals faithfully shared God’s message despite facing rejection, persecution, and hardships. Their unwavering commitment, grounded in their faith in God, is a significant reminder of the blessings that arise from enduring suffering with faith.
When you feel overwhelmed by life's battles, turn to these 10 Bible verses about fighting battles. Let God fight for you and be your strength and shelter.
1) Psalm 23 (NIV)
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
2) 2 Kings 6:15-17 (NIV)
15 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.
16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
3) 2 Chronicles 20:20-21 (NIV)
20 Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” 21 After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying:
“Give thanks to the Lord,
for his love endures forever.”
4) Psalm 3 (NIV)
1 Lord, how many are my foes!
How many rise up against me!
2 Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver him.”
3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
4 I call out to the Lord,
and he answers me from his holy mountain.
5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the Lords sustains me.
6 I will not fear though tens of thousands
assail me on every side.
7 Arise, Lord!
Deliver me, my God!
Strike all my enemies on the jaw;
break the teeth of the wicked.
8 From the Lord comes deliverance.
May your blessing be on your people.
5) Psalm 27:3 (NIV)
Though an army besiege me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war break out against me,
Even then I will be confident.
6) Romans 8:31 (NIV)
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
7) Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
8) Deuteronomy 3:22 (NIV)
Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.
9) Deuteronomy 20:4 (NIV)
For the Lord your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.
10) Jeremiah 1:19 (NIV)
“They will fight against you, but will not overcome you for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.”