“12 Scriptures for When You Feel …,” For the Strength of Youth, Mar. 2024, page–page.
Strength from the Scriptures
12 Scriptures for When You Feel …
The scriptures are full of inspiration, no matter how we’re feeling.
Illustrations by Toby Newsome
Several years ago, Elisabeth A., 17, from Arizona, USA, started feeling anxious, and it only grew worse. “I felt it all day, every day,” she said. “It was hard for me to get through the day.”
To find comfort, Elisabeth decided to read the scriptures every night. Over time, she began feeling happier.
“I knew I wasn’t alone,” she said. “I knew that God loved me and sent His Son, Jesus Christ, who felt our pain, heartache, sadness, and despair. Through the scriptures, I have a strong relationship with Christ and such a positive outlook on life!”
Elisabeth learned that the scriptures are full of verses and stories about how hope, peace, and strength are found in Jesus Christ. Many of our favorite scripture heroes faced challenging circumstances. And in every case, they found hope, peace, and strength when they turned to Jesus Christ.
Reading scriptures may not resolve what you’re going through, but the truths taught in the scriptures can give you strength and relief. Here are a few scriptures you can look up if you need an inspirational thought for yourself or a friend. Can you find some of your own?
For when you’re feeling …
Sad: Doctrine and Covenants 68:6
Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.
Inadequate: Luke 12:6–7
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Ashamed: Isaiah 54:8
With everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee.
Dejected: Alma 26:27
Bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success.
Hopeless: Moroni 7:41
Ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ and the power of his resurrection.
Weak: Ether 12:27
If they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
Nervous: Doctrine and Covenants 84:88
I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.
Hurt: Psalm 30:2
O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Afraid: Joshua 1:9
Be strong and of a good courage … for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Alone: John 14:18
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
Angry: Moroni 7:48
Pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love.
Impatient: Doctrine and Covenants 100:15
Therefore, let your hearts be comforted; for all things shall work together for good to them that walk uprightly.