Words of Encouragement
Depression, loss of a job, the death of a friend, a move to an unfamiliar city, a rejection from a lover . . . these are all situations where someone needs to hear words of encouragement. These words of encouragement don’t always have to be original — sure, saying “I’m sure you’ll make it through” or “I believe in you” do help, but why not offer a friend in need some words of encouragement that have been passed on through the years. The quotes below are all encouraging and uplifting, and perfect to share with someone in need of a little lift.
Spiritual Encouragement
- “Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, Grow, grow.” The Talmud
- “Neither this world nor the happiness of the world beyond exists for the one who doubts.” Bhagavad Gita
- “The power of God is with you at all times; through the activities of the mind, senses, breathing, and emotions; and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument.” Bhagavad Gita
- “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
- “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phillipians 4:6
- “God loves you and He has chosen you.” 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5
- “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
- “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.” Deuteronomy 31:6
General Encouragement
- “Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.” Aldous Huxley
- “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. ” Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, God calls a butterfly.” Richard Bach
- “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” Japanese proverb
- “If you’re going through hell, keep going. ” Winston Churchill
- “Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them.” Hugh Miller
- “Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.” H. Jackson Brown
- “Leap and the net will appear. ” Zen proverb
- “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
- “Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.” Jackie Joyner-Kersee
- “Don’t wait for something big to occur. Start where you are, with what you have, and that will always lead you into something greater.” Mary Manin Morrissey
- “Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!” Anne Frank