“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Bible Verses About Stepping Out in Faith
Trusting God’s Plan
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
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.”
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Matthew 7:7
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Courage in Faith
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
“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.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Psalm 23:4
“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.”
Mark 11:22-24
“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.”
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Hebrews 13:6
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’
Psalm 27:1
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Matthew 19:26
“Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’
Acting in Faith
James 2:17
“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
John 14:13
“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
2 Corinthians 5:9
“So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.”
Ephesians 3:20
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
Mark 4:40
“He said to his disciples, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?’
Matthew 14:29
“‘Come,’ he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.”
Luke 1:37
“For with God nothing will be impossible.”
Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
1 John 5:14
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
Overcoming Doubt
Matthew 21:21
“Jesus replied, ‘Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, “Go, throw yourself into the sea,” and it will be done.’
Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Matthew 17:20
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’
James 1:6
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
Hebrews 11:6
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Mark 9:24
“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’
John 20:27
“Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.’
1 Thessalonians 5:24
“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Faith and Perseverance
Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Hebrews 12:1
“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.”
2 Timothy 4:7
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
Romans 5:3-4
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
James 1:12
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Revelation 2:10
“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”
Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Colossians 3:2
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Philippians 3:14
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Victory Through Faith
1 John 5:4
“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
Romans 16:20
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.”
Philippians 1:27
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel.”
Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.
1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
2 Corinthians 2:14
“But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.”
Revelation 12:11
“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”
Romans 8:37
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Isaiah 58:11
“The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
Luke 10:19
“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”
Final Thoughts
Stepping out in faith can be a challenge, but the Bible is rich with guidance and encouragement. Each of us is invited to trust in God’s plan, to be courageous, and to act in faith. As we face doubts, we can remember that God is with us, supporting us every step of the way.
We learn that overcoming obstacles and staying persistent in our faith leads to victory. Each verse shows us that God does not abandon us and encourages us to press on, even when things seem tough.
Let us keep exploring more about faith; there are other wonderful topics like seeking God’s wisdom or finding strength in prayer that can further enrich our journey together.