Throughout life, situations arise that discourage us and alter our focus. We are weak and if we do not remain firm in Christ, our Rock, we can end up feeling paralyzed or unable to continue.
When we look away from our Savior and look at ourselves, we see our shortcomings and we fall short. But if we keep our eyes on Christ, we stay motivated to live a wonderful life.
The Word of God has all the motivation we need to live our daily lives with confidence, faith, joy and power.
Motivation in the Bible
Salmo 37:5-6
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, your just cause like the noonday sun. (Psalm 37:5-6)
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for human beings. (Colossians 3:23)
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever finds your hand, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
Salmo 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are those who take refuge in him. (Psalm 34:8)
Salmo 34:17-19
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. (Psalm 34:17-19)
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great crowd of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders, especially the sin which so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Hebrews 12:1)
Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)
Hebrews 12:3
Consider therefore him who endured in the face of so much opposition from sinners, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3)
Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have yet obtained it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14)
Philippians 2:12-13
Therefore, my dear brothers, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence but now much more in my absence—work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to work for His good purpose. (Philippians 2:12-13)
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Salmo 73:23-24
But I am always with you, for you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and later you will welcome me into glory. (Psalm 73:23-24)
Salmo 91:14-16
I will rescue him, because he takes refuge in me; I will protect him, because he acknowledges my name. When he calls upon me, I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. I will grant him long life and show him my salvation. (Psalm 91:14-16)
Mateo 28:19-20
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, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And truly, I say to you, I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified of these nations, for the Lord your God will always be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
Isaiah 40:28-31
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not grow weary or tired, and his understanding is unsearchable. He strengthens the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even young men grow weary and tired, and young men stumble and fall. But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint. (Isaiah 40:28-31)
Juan 14:13-14
Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it, and the Father will be glorified in the Son. Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it. (John 14:13-14)
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. All athletes train with great discipline. They are in it for a prize that will perish, but we are in it for a prize that will last forever. (1 Corinthians 9:24-25)
2 Corinthians 12:9
…but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
2 Thessalonians 3:13
You, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. (2 Thessalonians 3:13)
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Isaiah 61:10
I delight greatly in the Lord; I rejoice in my God. For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation and covered me with the robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom wearing his garland, or a bride adorned with her jewels. (Isaiah 61:10)
Romans 12:11
Never lose your diligence, but serve the Lord with the fervor that comes from the Spirit. (Romans 12:11)
Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. Each person reaps what he sows. He who sows to please his sinful nature will from that nature reap destruction; he who sows to please the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. (Galatians 6:7-8)
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9)
Mateo 19:26
With men this is impossible, Jesus said, looking at them intently, but with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)
Juan 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10:10)